In supply chain management, moving products and materials from suppliers to the factory is known as ________ logistics.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Inbound logistics refers to the movement of raw materials and goods from suppliers to the factory or manufacturing plant. Outbound logistics refers to the movement of finished products from the factory to distributors, retailers, or customers. Reverse logistics refers to the process of managing returned products or materials for recycling or reprocessing. Downstream logistics refers to the movement of products from the factory to customers, which is similar to outbound logistics. Inventory logistics refers to the management of inventory levels and the movement of inventory within the supply chain.

In Supply Chain Management, Moving Products and Materials from Suppliers