Answer the questions below about Outbound Logistics.

1. What does the term Outbound Logistics imply?

It is the phase of the supply chain that covers the management of storage and
distribution of goods.
2. What does Outbound Logistics focus on?
It focuses on operations related to product distribution.
3. ¿Do inbound and outbound systems share common activities?
Not, they do not share common activities.
4. ¿Do outbound systems have any activities that are unique in nature?
The order preparation and consolidation processes, as well as the packaging,
dispatch and transportation of the products to the corresponding destination.
5. What operations do the cargo handling services include?
Any operation of transporting or securing a load by one or more workers, such as
lifting, placing, pushing, pulling or moving.
6. How is value obtained?
It is obtained by adding all the costs involved when a product is acquired or
delivered to a place agreed upon by the parties.
7. What additional benefits does Outbound Logistics offer?
Ensures that the merchandise reaches the consumer at the right place and time.
8. What does quality control involve?
It is a collection of processes and initiatives that guarantee compliance with the
predefined requirements and designs of the products to ensure their efficiency
and, at the same time, detect failures or problems in production.