Many people, including business professionals, are not familiar with how warehouse differs from logistics. A warehouse is considered just a part of the overall logistics process.

In fact, warehouses and logistics have different functions and roles. Both contribute differently to business operations.

What is Warehouse and Logistics?

In various literature, a warehouse is a commercial building used to store goods, both raw materials and finished products, so that they remain safe and ready for use at any time for production purposes.

Warehouse service providers typically perform tasks such as loading and unloading goods, receiving, checking, storing, and addressing complaints related to the stored goods.

Meanwhile, logistics covers a broader set of processes, ranging from planning, managing, and monitoring the movement of products from production sites all the way to the end consumers.

In other words, logistics activities include transportation, warehousing, and overall distribution of goods. A warehouse is part of logistics.

Logistics companies utilize warehouse facilities as temporary storage locations before goods are sent to their destination.

These goods usually belong to clients or third parties who utilize logistics services for distribution purposes.
With such a function, a warehouse is an integral part of a logistics system. Both are equally important despite the differing roles.

Benefits of Using Logistics Services

Using logistics services can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of goods distribution. Companies can assign a logistics provider to handle the entire process, from moving goods out of the factory to storage in the warehouse and distribution to the end consumer.

This not only saves time but also helps the company in budget management.

Even so, it’s advisable to first assess the company’s needs, whether just a storage facility (warehouse) or the entire distribution of goods to the consumers.

If the company only needs a storage facility, then choosing a warehouse service is sufficient to reduce operational costs.

However, to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of distribution, it’s essential to choose a logistics company that has an integrated service system.

Effective logistics companies typically offer more comprehensive services with a diverse fleet, an extensive distribution network, and the latest monitoring technology.

SELOG Warehousing Services

If you are looking for a warehouse that meets quality standards, SELOG’s service is the right choice. This business line of PT Serasi Autoraya (SERA), and a part of Astra Group, has been operating in the logistics industry for more than 20 years.

SELOG is committed to meet the demand for end-to-end logistics services, ranging from Trucking, Shipping, Freight Forwarding, and Warehousing to Project Cargo.

SELOG Warehousing Service SELOG is supported by Warehouse Management System (WMS) technology to make it easier to track goods, from the incoming process, binning, until picking.

Every SELOG’s services are supported by the latest digital technology, including the Astra Fleet Management Solution (AstraFMS), which is not only convenient but also effective and efficient for businesses.

With its AstraFMS, SELOG provides businesses in Indonesia with IT-based comprehensive solutions for managing fleet vehicles.

For more information, go to www.selog.astra.co.id or contact (021) 26605333.

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