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Glossary
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Glossary
End-to-End Logistics
Definition
End-to-End Logistics, also referred to as door-to-door logistics or integrated logistics, is a comprehensive approach to managing and coordinating the entire supply chain process, from the point of origin to the final destination. This approach covers all stages of the supply chain, including procurement, transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and last-mile delivery. End-to-end logistics aims to streamline operations, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction by offering a seamless, single point of contact for all logistics needs.
— sennder Team
FAQ
The key components of end-to-end logistics include:
-Procurement: Sourcing and purchasing raw materials, goods, or services
-Transportation: Moving goods via road, rail, air, or sea freight
-Warehousing: Storing goods in strategically located facilities
-Inventory management: Tracking and controlling stock levels to meet demand
-Last-mile delivery: Delivering goods to their final destination, typically to the end consumer
Using an end-to-end logistics provider offers several benefits, such as:
-Simplified communication: A single point of contact for all logistics needs, reducing the complexity of managing multiple vendors
-Improved efficiency: Streamlined processes and better coordination between different stages of the supply chain
-Cost savings: Potential for reduced logistics costs through economies of scale and better resource utilization
-Enhanced customer satisfaction: Faster, more reliable, and more transparent service for the end customer
Technology plays a crucial role in end-to-end logistics by providing tools for better visibility, communication, and efficiency across the supply chain. Some examples of technology used in end-to-end logistics include:
Transportation management systems (TMS) for planning and tracking shipments
Warehouse management systems (WMS) for optimizing storage and inventory control
GPS tracking and telematics for real-time monitoring of vehicles and shipments
Electronic data interchange (EDI) for seamless communication between different parties in the supply chain
Internet of Things (IoT) devices for monitoring conditions, such as temperature and humidity, during transport
Example or usage in road freight logistics:
A Swedish furniture manufacturer partners with an end-to-end logistics provider to manage its supply chain operations, from product procurement to last-mile delivery to retailers or directly to customers.