Comparison Chart
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BASIS FOR COMPARISON | INBOUND LOGISTICS | OUTBOUND LOGISTICS |
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Meaning | The influx of raw material and parts, from suppliers to the manufacturing plant, is known as inbound logistics. | The outward movement of final goods, from the company to the end user, is known as outbound logistics. |
Related to | Material management and procurement | Customer service and channel of distribution |
Focuses on | Deployment of resources and raw materials, within the manufacturing plant. | Movement of finished goods or product from the business to final customer. |
Interaction | Between supplier and the firm | Between firm and customers |