Which statement about inbound logistics is true?

• A. Inbound logistics focuses on delivering finished goods to customers.
• B. Inbound logistics is only concerned with marketing.
• C. Inbound logistics handles discharging products at retailers.
• D. Inbound logistics focuses on receiving and storing materials.

Answer: (D)

Inbound logistics centers on receiving and storing materials. It covers the flow of inputs from suppliers into the organization—transporting goods into the facility, unloading, inspecting for quality, putting items away in storage, and managing inventory so production can proceed smoothly. This focus on bringing in materials and keeping them organized contrasts with delivering finished goods to customers or retailers, which is about moving outputs outward, and with marketing, which is a separate function. So the statement about receiving and storing materials best captures what inbound logistics handles.