Monday, April 28, 2025

Logistics and Supply Chain are the same AND different


How Logistics and Supply Chain Are the Same:

  • Both are about moving goods and services efficiently.

  • Both involve planning, managing, and optimizing the flow of products.

  • Both focus on getting the right product to the right place at the right time.


How They Are Different:

AspectLogisticsSupply Chain Management
FocusMoving, storing, and delivering goodsManaging the entire flow of goods, information, and finances
ScopeOne piece of the supply chain (mainly transportation and storage)Big picture — includes logistics + purchasing, production, and customer service
GoalMake deliveries fast, safe, and cost-effectiveBuild a strong network of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors
Typical JobsTruck driver, warehouse worker, shipping managerSupply chain analyst, procurement manager, operations director

Simple way to remember:

Logistics is like one chapter in the book of supply chain management


 

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