How many logistics modes are there? What is the specific content? Help!

Logistics mode refers to the way of enterprise logistics distribution, whether it is completed by the enterprise itself or by external force, it is considered from the strategic level. At present, there are usually four logistics modes, as follows:

The first party logistics (self-logistics). This logistics mode means that the task of logistics distribution is completed by the manufacturer or the goods supplier. Its advantage is that the profits of manufacturers flow within the enterprise and will not depend on other logistics providers, thus ensuring the overall interests of the company;

Second party logistics. It transfers the sales logistics of production enterprises to users and becomes the supply logistics form organized by users themselves. At the time of transaction, the seller has no obligation to transport the goods;

Third party logistics. It refers to the operation mode of the third-party specialized logistics enterprises or distribution companies other than the supply and demand sides of materials to provide logistics distribution business.

The fourth party logistics. By definition, the fourth party logistics provider is a supply chain integrator, which integrates different resources, capabilities and technologies owned by management companies and complementary service providers, provides a whole set of supply chain solutions, and integrates the capabilities of management consulting and third party logistics service providers. The fourth party logistics began to take on the operational responsibilities of multiple supply chain functions and processes, including manufacturing, purchasing, inventory management, supply chain information technology, demand forecasting, network management, customer service management and administrative management.

Extended data:

Logistics integration refers to the integration and systematization of the supply chain with logistics system as the core, from production enterprises, logistics enterprises, sales enterprises to consumers. It is a new logistics model developed on the basis of third-party logistics.

The scope of logistics business is constantly expanding. On the one hand, in the face of increasingly fierce competition, commercial organizations and major companies have to focus on their core business, leaving transportation, warehousing and other related business links to more professional logistics enterprises to operate in order to save and be efficient; On the other hand, in order to improve service quality, logistics enterprises are constantly expanding their business scope and providing supporting services.

References:

Self-operated logistics? Second party logistics? Third party logistics? Fourth Party Logistics (Integrator of Supply Chain) Baidu Encyclopedia