Logistics companies typically implement security measures such as access controls, surveillance systems, and insurance to protect stored goods.

Forward logistics is the movement of goods from the point of origin to the point of consumption. It encompasses all the activities involved in getting goods from the supplier to the customer, including order fulfillment and warehousing.

Customs clearance is the process of obtaining government permission to import or export goods.

Logistics companies can help optimize a supply chain by identifying and addressing inefficiencies, improving transportation routes, and enhancing inventory management.

Supply chain management is the oversight of all activities involved in the procurement, production, and distribution of goods and services.