WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS.pdf

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1. WHAT IS THE DIFFEREN CE BETWEEN TRANSPORT ATION AND LOGISTICS?

Logistics and transportation are two very important parts of transportation and
distribution services, and they are different. Transportation is the movement of goods and
logistics is the management of the inward and outward transportation of goods from the
manufacturer to the end user. These terms are often used interchangeably, but they are two
extremely different part of the supply chain. Logistics and transportation deals with getting
products and services from one location to another. Although logistics and transportation are
used interchangeability, the differences are simply logistics deals with the integration of
storage, transportation, cataloging, handling, and packaging of goods. Transportation deals
with the function of moving products from one location to another.
Logistics
Logistics is obtaining, producing, and distributing materials and products in the right
qualities and to an end user. Logistics includes the science of planning for managing and
implementing procedures for the most efficient and effective storage and transportation of
goods and services. Services and other information from the source point to the consumer is
sent through logistics channels to meet and fulfill customer needs.
Logistics has added benefits and functions that are different from transportation
services. Logistics managers need to make decisions based on packaging, containerization,
documentation, and insurance, storage, importing and exporting, regulations, and freight
damage. They also deal with work and collaborating, claims, managing vendors and partners,
and risk mitigation.

Transportation Services

Efficient transportation is important to the survival of a transportation and distribution
service. Efficient transportation should be analyzed for the best delivery route, as well as cost-
effective packaging that ensures low investment and safety of goods.
Transportation services include the movement of goods and services, people, and
animals from one location to another by rail, road, air, sea, cable, space, or pipeline.
Transportation services can be divided into three different areas: infrastructure, vehicles, and
operations. Transportation allows communication and trade between the two parties.
When planning the shipment process, the method of transportation is a significant
consideration. You need to determine the costs, how important is it to get the shipment to the
end user in what period, the value of the goods as well as the size and weight of the goods.

Important tips for effective logistics management include:
 Proper planning is the first step to accomplishing a task. Planning involves obtaining
the products, facilities to store the good before delivery, and transportation of products
to the end users.

2.  Automaton plays a major role in increasing the efficiency of a transportation company.
Automation has a vital role in optimization.
 Value relationships or the team is an essential aspect of a transportation organization.
The team is responsible for growth. From the delivery guy or the warehouse manager,
logistics means training employees and having a logistics manager with interpersonal
skills. Logistics requires an emergency back up plan and a reliable person who can sort
out problems and issues.
 A good logistics network optimization needs to integrate analysis, feedback, and
measurement. When a logistic manager deploys new strategies in the system, you need
to analyze the output. Analyzation is important as it regulates the success or failure of
the industry.
Midstar Logistics deals with road fright which is one of the most common and used of all
modes of transport. Road transportation has several advantages because of:
 Cost-effectiveness
 Quick and scheduled delivery
 Flexible service
 Track and trace of cargo and the truck
 Complete door-to-door services
 One of the most economical means of transportation for goods and services.
As new technologies are discovered and improved, there has been an enormous impact on
transforming both the transportation industry as well as the logistics industry. Technology has
allowed real-time monitoring of flow and resources and transparency across multiple points.
Technology has provided a seamless exchange of operational information with key
performance indicators that have streamlined and organized the industry.