Logistics Services Industry Overview

Companies in this industry provide advice and assistance in areas related to logistics and supply chain management. Examples of services include planning, implementing, and controlling the movement and storage of raw materials, in-process inventory management, quality control, distribution networks, warehouse operations, and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Companies that provide warehousing and distribution of freight are included in this industry, but companies providing freight forwarding and delivery services are covered separately.