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Term used to describe all the activities involved in distributing the goods from the end of conversion to the customer.
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Outbound logistics, from the end of the production line to the ultimate customer.
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That set of activities concerned with the efficient flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, and finished goods from source to point-of-consumption in such a way as to profitably meet customer needs.
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The flow of materials from the end of the assembly line to the customer.
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The movement and storage of finished goods from manufacturing plants to warehouses to customers; used synonymously with business logistics.
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The transport of goods from vendors to warehouses or distribution centers (primary distribution) and from warehouses or distribution centers to stores (secondary distribution).
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Those activities related to the flow of goods from the end of conversion to the customer.
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The total of activities aimed at ensuring the efficient movement of product from supply of raw materials through to the delivery of finished product to the consumer.
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