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Facility

In logistics, a facility refers to the physical warehouse or plant where storage takes place.

Outsourcing

Outsourcing is the practice of contracting with a third-party company to perform a function that would otherwise be done in-house.

Outbound

Outbound refers to transportation and delivery of finished goods from a manufacturing or storage facility to the end customer or to a distributor for further distribution. Outbound operations also encompass the management of orders, inventory, and shipping processes to ensure that products are delivered on time and in good condition.

Order Cycle

Order cycle is the replenishment cycle that determines how often a product needs to be sent as an inbound to the warehouse in order to keep up with demand.