# Outbound logistics

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> A distribution centre dispatching hundreds of orders daily is outbound logistics in action.

A distribution centre dispatching hundreds of orders daily is outbound logistics in action. It covers every operation needed to move finished goods from storage to the end customer: order processing, picking, packing, carrier selection, freight dispatch, and last-mile delivery. For freight forwarders and logistics service providers, this means route planning, documentation, shipment tracking, and multi-modal carrier coordination. Outbound logistics is the downstream counterpart to inbound logistics, which manages flows from suppliers into the warehouse. Together they span a company's complete distribution chain.

**Source:** [https://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/outbound-logistics.asp](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/outbound-logistics.asp)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Outbound logistics |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 82 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/outbound-logistics.asp |

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