Logistics (shipping) is one of the most important phases of the Supply Chain process and is among the main veins of some businesses. Calculating the logistics process correctly is a strategic decision that positively affects all business functions ranging from customer satisfaction to profitability. For this reason, it is of great importance that the Logistics Operations Planning works are carried out completely. In this article, we focus on this issue, and we also touch on issues such as logistics types and outsourcing in logistics operations.
Logistics types and features
The concept of logistics does not mean that only a certain amount of goods are transported from one point to another. It also covers all the mobility in this process. Storage, shipping, security, billing, purchasing, payment, etc. We can evaluate processes such as logistics operation planning.
How is Logistics Operation Planning done?
When planning your logistics operation; You may have to use one or more of the land, air, sea or railway logistics types. This decision will be based on your needs.
• A few questions to answer while making your decision will help you choose the method that best fits your business model.
• Do the delivery feet in your logistics operation have a coastline?
• Are the delivery feet in your logistics operation within the railway network?
• Do the delivery legs in your logistics operation have geographical or seasonal difficulties in land transportation?
• Is there airway access at the delivery legs in your logistics operation?
• Are delivery times short?
• What are the characteristics of the product or products to be delivered, such as weight, size, dimension?
• Deterioration, fragility, etc. of the products to be delivered. Does it have features like