One of the most important aspects of any economy is the ability 
to keep their goods moving 
efficiently and effectively throughout the world. This is a task 
 performed by people and 
companies within the logistics industry. This highly skilled 
workforce combined low cost 
and light regulatory requirements
keeps the multinational 
logistics industry extremely 
competitive.

In the United States a technologically advanced supply 
chain networks bring producers and 
consumers together using a wide range of transportation 
methods. This includes maritime 
transportation, railroad, air, express delivery and more.

The logistics industry uses a variety of transportation 
methods designed to make certain the 
movement of products within a supply chain network, 
especially one that extends around the 
world, is done in an organized and professional 
manner. In order to accomplish this task, logistics 
companies are divided into different areas
of expertise.

Procurement Logistics

This involves a company that engages in such
actions as supplier management, order
controlling as well as market research and more.
The goal here is to make the process
of procurement as cost effective as possible.
Maintaining the security aspect of the
process is also considered essential.

Production Logistics

The main purpose of production logistics is to
maximize the utilization of current production
capacities. The tools necessary to properly
distribute products requires planning and control
as well as organizational ideas. This is the
responsibility of production logistics.

Distribution Logistics

The job here is the quick and efficient delivery
of finished goods to the end consumer.
This involves management of warehouses,
processing orders and also transportation, etc.
This is an essential aspect of logistics as the
level of costs incurred here will have a direct
effect on the price paid for goods by consumers.

Disposal Logistics

This type of logistics involves permanent removal
and disposal of waste created by a business
during its operation. The main purpose here is to
decrease the costs associated with safely
removing and transporting various types of
business waste.

Reverse Logistics

This refers to the process of distributing reused 
products and materials. It concerns the sale 
as well as management of products that are 
considered surplus, as well as items that have 
been returned for any reason.

Emergency Logistics

This is used to refer to the movement of products 
in the event of an emergency. 
This could involve everything from an unanticipated 
production delay, to delivering a 
vital part needed for aircraft, specialized medicine, 
communications equipment and more. 
Companies who provide these services are known 
for transporting products as fast as 
possible under any circumstances.

The goal of all logistics is the proper management 
of product movement between place of 
production and a destination for consumer purchasing. 
This can involve items such as food, 
business equipment, etc. or abstract items such as 
energy or even information. Since logistics 
can be very complicated the flow of products and 
methods used are constantly analyzed using 
specialized simulation software. Other software is 
designed to reduce travel times and increase 
cost effectiveness, as well as manage all aspects 
of transportation.

People who want to join the logistics industry can 
attend a variety of accredited colleges and 
universities and obtain a degree. There are programs 
dedicated to teaching transportation 
and logistics on every level. Courses include everything 
from driver management to operations 
management and more. Students can receive degrees 
in such disciplines as supply chain 
management, commercial transportation logistics and more. 

About the author:

Kevin Ross loves coffee and often writes articles, news, 
and guidelines related to logistics industry. 
Currently, he works with MyTee Products – a company 
specializes in dealing flatbed Lumber Tarps 
and steel tarps for more than 30 years.