How many operating modes do logistics companies have?

Express delivery is divided into the following categories:

1. The large area is divided into international and domestic express delivery services.

2. Small areas are divided into express delivery services in and outside the province.

3. Express transportation is divided into land transportation and air transportation.

4. It is divided into cash on delivery, limited time express delivery, ordinary express delivery and gift express delivery.

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, the logistics mode usually includes:

(1) First Party Logistics (self-operated 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;

(2) the 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;

(3) 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.

(4) 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.