Inbound Logistics: Analysing Inbound Consolidation Opportunities

Abstract

Consolidation, the grouping of several small shipments into one at a designated location, can reduce total logistics cost. Total logistics cost includes consolidation, transportation and inventory costs. Identifying where cost‐saving opportunities exist is often confused by the interrelated nature of these various costs.

Citation

Buffa, F.P. (1986), "Inbound Logistics: Analysing Inbound Consolidation Opportunities", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management, Vol. 16 No. 4, pp. 3-32. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb014635