Inbound logistics and outbound logistics are terms used to describe the two sides of the supply chain. Inbound logistics refer to the processes associated with bringing materials, products, or services into a business. This could include receiving raw materials from suppliers, transferring components between workshops, or arranging for transportation. Outbound logistics are the processes used to get those goods and services to customers. This could involve warehousing and inventory management, order processing, and shipping either directly to end consumers or to distributors who will then move the products to the consumer. When effectively managed, inbound and outbound logistics help businesses run more smoothly and efficiently.