What are the different modes used to perform the logistics function?
What are the different modes used to perform the logistics function?
The different modes used are:
a.Air transportation : This enables quick delivery particularly useful in case of perishable commodities.
b.Water transportation: It involves ocean liners and ships. Though slow, it is a cost effective mode of transportation.
c.Surface transportation: Highway transportation and railway transportation are the different modes used under this.
d.Pipelines: Products like oil and natural gas use this mode .
e.Internet carriers: Under this, satellite enabled modem or telephone wires are used to carry digital products from producer to consumer.