Logistics terms · Logistics terms
What does Milk run mean in logistics?
Short answer
A scheduled route on which one vehicle collects from, or delivers to, several points in a fixed sequence, instead of each point being served by a separate trip.
Common in Indian automotive inbound logistics, where one truck collects parts from several suppliers on a circuit, and in dairy collection. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.
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- Operations & tech
- Related terms
- First mile, Consolidation, Cross-docking, Dedicated fleet
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