When it comes to moving goods efficiently, the terms supply chain, logistics, and transportation often overlap — but each plays a unique role. Understanding these differences can help your business save time, cut costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
Supply Chain
The supply chain is the big picture. It covers the entire process of producing and delivering goods — from sourcing materials to manufacturing, storage, shipping, and final delivery. It’s the roadmap that ensures your product gets from origin to consumer.
Logistics
Logistics is all about planning and coordination within the supply chain. It includes warehousing, inventory management, packaging, and scheduling. In short, logistics makes sure the right product is in the right place, at the right time.
Transportation
Transportation is the physical movement of goods — by truck, rail, air, or sea. It involves choosing the most efficient routes and modes of transport to keep deliveries on time and cost-effective.
Why It Matters
- Supply chain = strategy
- Logistics = coordination
- Transportation = movement
Together, they determine how smoothly products reach the end consumer. Businesses that manage these areas effectively benefit from lower costs, better efficiency, and happier customers.
At Delve Intermodal, we bring all three together with seamless drayage, storage, and transportation solutions designed to keep your cargo moving.
