Logistics Services: Supply Chain Solutions for Industry

Good logistics Logistics services is a term that is being used quite commonly today. We can simply understand Logistics as a chain of activities distributing goods from the place of production to the place of consumption, transporting raw materials to the place of production, etc. Logistics has basic legal characteristics and different classifications. In this article, Saigon Express will provide readers with useful information Logistics logistics services. Let's find out!

Concept of Logistics services

What is logistics?

The term "Logistics" became popular in the 19th century with the meaning of systematic thinking capacity and reasonable calculation skills. Currently, Logistics is used to refer to the management and control of the movement of resources and goods scientifically and effectively, to maximize time and cost savings.

According to the definition of American Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, Logistics is the process of planning, implementing and controlling the transportation and storage of goods, including related services, from the point of production to the point of consumption for purposes consistent with customer needs. It is a seamless process, including inputs, outputs and all internal and external circulations.

Understand from perspective supply chain management For businesses, Logistics is an important element that constitutes the supply chain. It will include planning and effectively controlling the two-way flow of goods, from production to consumption according to customer requirements.

Definition of Logistics services in Vietnam

In Vietnam, the definition of Logistics services is shown very clearly in Article 233 of the 2005 Commercial Law. Specifically, Logistics services are commercial activities whereby traders, organizations, and businesses perform one or more tasks including receiving goods, transporting, warehousing, completing customs procedures and necessary documents, consulting customers, packaging, labeling, delivering goods or utilities related to goods at the request of customers to receive costs back.

Is logistics a logistics service?

Although according to experts, using the word "logistics" to explain "Logistics" still does not fully express the meaning of modern Logistics. However, in Vietnam, many individuals and businesses still recognize the phrase "logistics services" or "Logistics logistics services" and use them very commonly.

Characteristics of Logistics services 

Logistics Services operates under the coordination of the Law, controlled by specific regulations in the 2005 Commercial Code. Some outstanding features of Logistics services that you need to know:

Logistic services are provided by traders

The main trader is the entity that performs Logistics services. When providing this service, traders need to meet a number of conditions as prescribed by current law such as:

• Business registration required

• Ensure adequate conditions for equipment and tools for service provision

• Ensure safety standards and technical requirements in transporting or storing goods

• There is a sufficient number of personnel to meet the service scale

An important feature that you should know is that Logistics service providers will not interfere with the design or quality of the product but are responsible for the movement of goods. At the same time, these units may link up with third parties to provide services, so it may be difficult to 100% control potential risks of damage and loss of goods. Therefore, Vietnamese law also has detailed regulations to ensure and limit liability for service providers.

Is a service of the highest completeness

Today, there are many businesses providing logistics services on the market. Many of these units only undertake one step in the entire process, but are still called a Logistics service provider. In fact, Logistics service is a service with the highest level of development and perfection. It not only includes transportation, delivery, and storage activities but also covers a diverse and complex supply chain. Merchants providing Logistics services will carry out a series of processes to satisfy customer needs.

Implemented based on the contractual agreement between the two parties

Logistics services need to be performed based on the contractual agreement between the two parties. The unit performing the service will receive an amount corresponding to the task undertaken. Whether the contract is complex or simple will depend on the level of customer requirements. The service contract needs to have clear terms and specific compensation commitments to clarify the responsibilities of both parties.

Plays an important role in business development

Logistics not only plays an important role in sales activities, but is also an important link in the production and business process of an enterprise. Logistics supports all stages from preparing input materials, manufacturing, and distributing products to consumers. Businesses using Logistics services appropriately will be effective in saving costs, promoting growth, and limiting risks. In fact, logistics services such as storage and inventory of goods help businesses be more proactive in business, thereby increasing their competitive advantage.

What does Logistics logistics service include?

Currently, Logistics logistics services divided into 3 main groups:

Main Logistics services

• Loading and unloading service: Loading goods onto trucks/Containers, unloading goods from trucks/Containers

• Warehouse rental for gathering and storing goods

• Transport agent: carries out procedures and documents related to customs, loading and unloading, packaging, wooden crates and dunnage for goods,...

• Additional services: 

  • Preserving stored goods

  • Processing returned orders 

  • Inventory inventory

  • Control and handle overdue, near-dated and out-of-fashion goods

  • Redistribution of goods

  • Container rental/sale

Transport Logistics services

• Transporting goods by road (Containers, trucks)

• Transporting goods by rail

• Transporting goods by domestic sea

• International sea freight transportation

• Transporting goods by air

• International express delivery

• Domestic express delivery

Other related Logistics services

• Inspect goods and advise on shipping solutions

• Classification of goods

• Entrusted import and export

• Consulting on import and export procedures 

• Postal service

• Licensing procedure service (certificate of origin, quarantine certificate, product declaration...)

• Look up HS codes for goods

• Other types of retail and wholesale trade services

What is the difference between Logistics and Supply Chain?

Logistics and Supply Chain are a duo that has been mentioned a lot in the past few years and many people still have many misunderstandings about these two terms. Although they are both related to supply activities, Logistics and Supply Chain services have many differences:

• Scale: Supply Chain is a giant network, which connects many different individuals, units, and businesses to create products. Logistics includes activities related to supply within a business.

• Main activities: The main activity of Logistics is transporting goods, while the main activity of the Supply Chain includes both Logistics and management activities.

• Level of influence: Logistics has a short-term influence. If this step is missing, businesses can hire another party to support. Meanwhile, supply chain management has a long-term impact on the production process of the enterprise.

• Objective: The goal of Logistics is to reduce transportation costs and increase service quality. As for Supply Chain, the main goal is to optimize costs across the entire distribution campaign with the premise of enhancing collaboration and coordination between stages, improving the efficiency of the Logistics process.

Basic process of Logistics services today

Logistics is not inherently an individual activity but is a series of processes and requires a specific plan for each stage. Arranging the stages properly will help businesses save maximum time and costs. A Logistics service provision process usually includes the following basic steps:

• Quote and sign a service contract

• Receiving goods

• Packaging

• Write codes/symbols on goods

• Transporting goods (from production to distribution warehouses)

• Warehousing

• Prepare some necessary documents and procedures

• Do Customs procedures 

• Delivery to destination

Saigon Express – A reputable Logistics service provider in Ho Chi Minh City

After nearly 10 years of formation and development, Saigon Express is one of the companies specializing in professional and reputable logistics services. Formerly a transportation service provider, then "encroached" into the warehouse rental segment, Saigon Express known as one of the "flags" pioneering the development of the common warehouse model in Ho Chi Minh City. 

With the orientation of constantly improving and improving service quality, we always do our best to bring customers and businesses the best logistics solutions to minimize costs and optimize business efficiency.

Come to Saigon Express, you can choose from a variety of Logistics services to meet your needs and suit the actual situation of your business:

Professional transportation service

Transporting goods and production materials is always a challenge for B2B and B2C businesses. It directly affects the efficiency of production and business activities. The factors of speed and safety must be given top priority.

Understand that, Saigon Express providing professional truck transportation services, meeting the two important factors mentioned above. Businesses can be completely assured about:

• Vehicle quality: 100% new truck system, good operation.

• Multi-tonnage from 500kg, 750kg, 1.2 tons, 1.5 tons, 2 tons, 6 tons,... to meet all customers' transportation needs.

• Cheapest shipping rates on the market with many attractive incentives.

• The registration procedure to use the service is simple but still ensures customers' rights.

• Diverse types of services: Cheap taxis, Monthly contract truck rental, Transporting goods within Ho Chi Minh City and from Ho Chi Minh City to inter-province,...

• Vehicle system Saigon Express arranged throughout the districts of Ho Chi Minh City, available quickly upon receiving  requests from customers.

• Update order location in real time using GPS positioning.

• Anti-slip vehicle floor, modern shock absorber system, specialized lifting platform,... ensure the transportation process takes place safely.

In particular, our transportation service Saigon Express Ready to serve customers 24/7 whenever you need it, no need to worry about transportation risks disrupting your business's production and business activities.

Warehouse logistics services 

Warehousing is a very important segment in Logistics services. Outsourced warehouse solutions act as a place to gather goods and raw materials for production, and are an important link in the process of transferring goods from businesses to distributors and consumers. Choosing a professional warehouse rental partner will determine management efficiency, ensure goods safety, save storage costs and product rotation.

Saigon Express Developing logistics solutions that bring practical benefits to customers. The design, allocation, and management of the warehouse are all suitable for storing a variety of goods, including items that require special storage conditions. Whether your need to store goods in large or small quantities, we always have the best solution for you.

Saigon Express There are a variety of warehouse models such as: Shared warehouse, Mini warehouse, cool warehouse, record storage warehouse, low-cost warehouse, large self-storage warehouse, etc. In particular, the shared warehouse model brings many benefits, helping to save costs when many parties share warehouse space, operating personnel and equipment. All warehouses are located in strategic locations, near the city center, convenient for import, export, and distribution of goods and create a special competitive advantage for businesses. In addition, safety is also guaranteed with a modern fire protection system, security cameras, 24/24 security,...

Solution for managing import and export of goods

General warehouse rental service of Saigon Express will manage all activities from import and export to inventory control and send periodic reports to customers. The staff manages and operates the warehouse at Saigon Express All are carefully selected and trained, not only professionally good but also highly disciplined and responsible for their assigned work.

Besides the excellent staff, Saigon Express Smartlog software is also applied to warehouse operations and management, bringing convenience, saving time and ensuring high accuracy. With the application of advanced technology in the service provision process, customers can also monitor import, export and inventory status in real time through software and periodic reports from Saigon Express. From there, be more proactive in planning production, distributing goods and doing business effectively. 

Other included utilities

With the goal of creating Logistics logistics service chain Professional, bringing maximum benefits to businesses. Besides transportation and storage services, Saigon Express also provides a variety of accompanying amenities such as: 

• Cargo loading and unloading service
• Pack and wrap goods as required, label products
• Classifying and counting goods
• Forklifts, cranes
• Free use of Pallets (for customers renting shared warehouses)
• Issuing invoices, delivering goods and collecting goods
• …

Conclusion

Today, Logistic logistics services is playing an increasingly important role in production, business and development activities. Linking with a third party providing a professional Logistics service chain such as Saigon Express will contribute to creating a great competitive advantage for your business, helping you solve the problem of optimizing time and costs. 

If you are interested in our transportation and warehouse rental services Saigon Express, please contact us using the information below for advice and to receive a detailed quote!