Tiếng ViệtLogistics is one of the important activities, contributing significantly to the production process, economic development and social life in Vietnam. In addition, Logistics is also one of the indispensable activities in the operation and management of the supply chain of enterprises. So what activities in the Logistics service chain will include? Let’s find out with Sinovitrans right in the following articl
1. The importance of Logistics in Vietnam
As one of the fields that directly affects the GDP index (Gross domestic product) of Vietnam, logistics is the decisive factor for inflation, rising bank interest rates, labor productivity of the economy, etc. .
Because in the production of goods, logistics is present throughout all stages of the entire supply chain. To simply imagine the role of logistics, you can consider many factors such as:
Cost of raw materials to produce goods and services.
Stability of raw materials, ensuring supply chain operation.
Warehousing and product preservation costs.
Time to bring the product to the consumer.
Return costs if the product is defective, delivered the wrong product, the shipping time is too long, …
Understanding the importance of logistics, the state is now creating conditions for domestic logistics enterprises to develop in both quantity and quality to meet the needs of the market. Compared to other countries, logistics services in Vietnam were born more slowly, but the services always ensure quality and professionalism in the process of formation and operation.
2. Advantages and disadvantages of the current logistics industry
2.1. Advantage
With the outstanding development of the global industry and technology, the Logistics industry has had many positive changes in the years of the 21st century, Many means of transporting goods that businesses can choose to meet meet customer and consumer criteria.
Warehouse operations can now be completed automatically thanks to modern machines and equipment. In big cities, there are many companies specializing in logistics support. When businesses cooperate with reputable Logistics service parties, it will help create a huge competitive advantage, for example:
Minimize transportation costs from importing raw materials to transporting goods to intermediaries and consumers.
Support warehouse management, connection and relationship with car owners, parties to make documents.
Ensure all operations in the supply chain of the enterprise.
Import-export and customs procedures can now be done online, which will contribute to convenience for businesses looking to bring their goods and services to the market. international.
2.2. Defect
The process of industrialization and modernization in big cities such as Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, Da Nang, … has made the volume of trucks and other means of transport in the past few years have a high level. spike.
Many other factors will also affect the operation of the Logistics industry such as:
Border closure status in border areas.
Commodities are often pressured by Chinese and Cambodian traders.
Goods need to be inspected for a long time, in terms of quality and food safety and hygiene criteria.
Many vehicles have to wait in line at the border gate, increasing costs, causing many difficulties for businesses.
The means of transport are rudimentary, the transport routes are not highly efficient, the service quality is still limited, not meeting the safety, reliability and cost. Human resources are still limited in terms of expertise and professionalism, not creating enthusiasm for customers.
3. What is Logistics Service? Activities in the Logistics service chain
3.1. What is Logistics Service?
In case businesses still do not know how to optimize Logistics to minimize transportation costs in the entire operation of the supply chain. Then companies specializing in logistics and supply chain operations will help businesses find the most effective and cost-effective solution.
Here, businesses can choose to cooperate with many other units to bring the most suitable Logistics solution to ensure the entire operation of the supply chain goes smoothly and stably.
3.2. Activities in the Logistics service chain
In general, the logistics service chain mainly includes the following activities and services:
Loading and unloading goods, unloading components (including loading and unloading of containers).
Keeping goods, transporting them in warehouses (including container yard business and raw material and equipment handling warehouses).
Transport agency services (including customs clearance agency activities and cargo planning).
Other ancillary services, including: receiving, warehousing and information management related to the transportation and storage of goods throughout the logistics chain.
Activities of re-handling goods damaged by customers
In addition to the above main logistics services, there are also logistics services related to transportation, including:
Marine transport services, inland waterway transport services.
Rail transport services, road transport services.
Pipeline transport services, Air freight services,
And other related logistics services, including:
Service of consignment inspection (legal, food safety) and technical analysis.
Postal services (complete customs procedures, import and export procedures).
Wholesale trade services. retail trade services.
Some other service activities such as inventory management, collection, collection, sorting, redistribution and delivery.
4 Operational foundation of Logistics enterprises
4.1. Survival logistics
This is the most basic foundation of all logistics activities in general. Simply put, survival logistics is the process that businesses must perform to bring and transport products and goods from the place of supply to the final consumer.
4.2. Logistics system
This is the platform Logistics related to the production system of the partner channels. That is related to activities such as transportation to 3rd parties, storage costs, input and output materials of the business. Finally, goods and services will be distributed to distribution channels such as supermarkets, agents, retail stores, etc.
4.3. Logistics activities
To make it easiest to understand, Logistics activities will include:
- Operational system of the entire supply chain
- Factory
- Human resources, means of transport, machinery and technology
These are all the minimum factors that help businesses operate and maintain the entire operation of the supply chain, including Logistics.
4. Reputable Logistics Service Providers
To ensure the entire operation of the supply chain, you must first find a reputable service provider, have many years of operation in the industry, and have many relationships with warehouse owners, garage owners and owners. have many means of transport.
The reason why, Sinovitrans has become one of the leading enterprises in logistics services. Because we always bring the most suitable, most effective and cost-effective Logistics solution to customers.
Besides, before starting to come to an agreement and sign a contract, Sinovitrans will always provide customers with detailed information about how all logistics activities will take place to optimize the process of bringing products to customers. products to consumers and intermediaries.
This will ensure that customers always know important information, combine and promptly handle problems (if encountered), contributing to providing customers with professional and dedicated Logistics services.
5. Conclusion
Hopefully, with the above useful information, it will help you understand and know more about the logistics service chain including what? Hopefully, the above knowledge will help you choose the most professional and reputable logistics service provider.
For more information, please contact:
Sinovitrans Logistics Co., Ltd
Ho Chi Minh Head Office: L001, Lot L, 1st Floor, Docklands Saigon, 99 Nguyen Thi Thap, Tan Phu Ward, District 7, HCMC
Hotline: (+84-28)-3873 1212
Email: Huangjunda.vn@sinotrans.com
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