Market Overview:
The global inbound logistics market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2018 to 2030. The growth of the market can be attributed to the increasing demand for inbound logistics services from various end-use industries, such as automotive, freight transport, consumer retail, and medical industry. In addition, the growing trend of e-commerce is also contributing to the growth of the global inbound logistics market. The line feeding segment is expected to dominate the global inbound logistics market during the forecast period. This can be attributed to its ability to improve operational efficiency and reduce inventory costs for businesses.
Product Definition:
Inbound logistics is the process that encompasses the taking in and handling of materials arriving at a company. It includes receiving, warehousing, and distributing incoming materials. The goal of inbound logistics is to get goods to production or to the customer as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Line Feeding:
Line feeding is a process in which the material being transported on a pallet is separated from the load by an empty pallet. The line feeder mechanism consists of two main parts, namely, fork and sprocket. The fork part of line feeder mechanism has two tines which are used for lifting and holding the product while loading or unloading through use of sprocket.
The global inbound logistics market was valued at USD 4,505 billion in 2016.
Inventory Management:
Inventory management is the process of tracking and controlling the supply chain of various products in a business. It helps to minimize cost, optimize resources, and improve customer service. Inbound logistics is a part of inventory management which deals with the procurement and storage handling of raw materials or finished goods that are ordered by businesses from other business firms through distribution channels such as wholesalers or retailers.
Application Insights:
The consumer retail application segment accounted for the largest market share of over 30% in 2017. The growth can be attributed to increasing disposable income and rapid urbanization, especially in developing countries such as India and China. Moreover, rising penetration of e-commerce has played a key role in spurring the growth of this segment. In addition to providing visibility into incoming shipments, tracking information about products being shipped is easier with an integrated solution that provides real-time data entry at each step along the supply chain process. This helps retailers manage inventory better while reducing costs associated with transportation and storage.
The medical industry is anticipated to register significant gains owing to growing awareness among consumers regarding their health conditions and increased spending on healthcare services by them due to various benefits provided by insurance companies under COVID-19 across the globe including U.S.
Regional Analysis:
Asia Pacific dominated the global inbound logistics market with a revenue share of over 35.0% in 2017. The region is also expected to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period, owing to increasing trade activities across emerging economies such as China and India. In addition, improving economic conditions and rapid urbanization are likely to contribute towards increased demand for transport services, thereby driving regional market growth.
The Asia Pacific was followed by North America which accounted for a significant revenue share in 2017 owing to growing e-commerce activities across countries such as Canada and Mexico that require efficient supply chain management solutions for effective inventory management at each level of distribution network from manufacturer till delivery address.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for just-in-time delivery and supply chain optimization
- Rising popularity of ecommerce and omni-channel retailing
- Proliferation of global trade and the growth of cross-border commerce
- Advances in transportation and logistics technology 5. Growing awareness of the benefits of supply chain visibility
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Inbound Logistics Market Research Report
By Type
Line Feeding, Inventory Management, Replenishment, Supplier Management, Others
By Application
Automobile, Consumer Retail, Freight Transport, Medical Industry, Others
By Companies
DHL, Kane Logistics, CEVA Logistics, Kuehne + Nagel, Kanban Logistics, Vantec Corporation, Holman Logistics, NWCC Group, DSV, Reliance Logistics Group, BR Williams, Hitachi Transport System Ltd, Transplace, Hub Group, C.H. Robinson
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
205
Number of Tables & Figures
144
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Inbound Logistics Market Report Segments:
The global Inbound Logistics market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Line Feeding, Inventory Management, Replenishment, Supplier Management, Others
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Automobile, Consumer Retail, Freight Transport, Medical Industry, Others
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- DHL
- Kane Logistics
- CEVA Logistics
- Kuehne + Nagel
- Kanban Logistics
- Vantec Corporation
- Holman Logistics
- NWCC Group
- DSV
- Reliance Logistics Group
- BR Williams
- Hitachi Transport System Ltd
- Transplace
- Hub Group
- C.H. Robinson
Highlights of The Inbound Logistics Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Line Feeding
- Inventory Management
- Replenishment
- Supplier Management
- Others
- By Application:
- Automobile
- Consumer Retail
- Freight Transport
- Medical Industry
- Others
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Inbound Logistics Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Inbound logistics is the process of moving goods into a company or organization. This can include anything from receiving shipments from suppliers to picking and packing products for shipment. Inbound logistics can also involve managing inventory, ensuring deliveries are on time, and responding to customer complaints.
Some of the key players operating in the inbound logistics market are DHL, Kane Logistics, CEVA Logistics, Kuehne + Nagel, Kanban Logistics, Vantec Corporation, Holman Logistics, NWCC Group, DSV, Reliance Logistics Group, BR Williams, Hitachi Transport System Ltd, Transplace, Hub Group, C.H. Robinson.
The inbound logistics market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Inbound Logistics Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Inbound Logistics Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Inbound Logistics Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Inbound Logistics Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Inbound Logistics Market Size & Forecast, 2018-2028
4.5.1 Inbound Logistics Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Inbound Logistics Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Inbound Logistics Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Inbound Logistics Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Line Feeding
5.2.2 Inventory Management
5.2.3 Replenishment
5.2.4 Supplier Management
5.2.5 Others
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Inbound Logistics Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Inbound Logistics Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Automobile
6.2.2 Consumer Retail
6.2.3 Freight Transport
6.2.4 Medical Industry
6.2.5 Others
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Inbound Logistics Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Inbound Logistics Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Inbound Logistics Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Inbound Logistics Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Inbound Logistics Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Line Feeding
9.6.2 Inventory Management
9.6.3 Replenishment
9.6.4 Supplier Management
9.6.5 Others
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Inbound Logistics Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Automobile
9.10.2 Consumer Retail
9.10.3 Freight Transport
9.10.4 Medical Industry
9.10.5 Others
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Inbound Logistics Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Inbound Logistics Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Inbound Logistics Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Line Feeding
10.6.2 Inventory Management
10.6.3 Replenishment
10.6.4 Supplier Management
10.6.5 Others
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Inbound Logistics Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Automobile
10.10.2 Consumer Retail
10.10.3 Freight Transport
10.10.4 Medical Industry
10.10.5 Others
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Inbound Logistics Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Inbound Logistics Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Inbound Logistics Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Line Feeding
11.6.2 Inventory Management
11.6.3 Replenishment
11.6.4 Supplier Management
11.6.5 Others
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Inbound Logistics Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Automobile
11.10.2 Consumer Retail
11.10.3 Freight Transport
11.10.4 Medical Industry
11.10.5 Others
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Inbound Logistics Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Inbound Logistics Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Inbound Logistics Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Line Feeding
12.6.2 Inventory Management
12.6.3 Replenishment
12.6.4 Supplier Management
12.6.5 Others
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Inbound Logistics Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Automobile
12.10.2 Consumer Retail
12.10.3 Freight Transport
12.10.4 Medical Industry
12.10.5 Others
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Inbound Logistics Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Inbound Logistics Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Inbound Logistics Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Line Feeding
13.6.2 Inventory Management
13.6.3 Replenishment
13.6.4 Supplier Management
13.6.5 Others
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Inbound Logistics Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Automobile
13.10.2 Consumer Retail
13.10.3 Freight Transport
13.10.4 Medical Industry
13.10.5 Others
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Inbound Logistics Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Inbound Logistics Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 DHL
14.3.2 Kane Logistics
14.3.3 CEVA Logistics
14.3.4 Kuehne + Nagel
14.3.5 Kanban Logistics
14.3.6 Vantec Corporation
14.3.7 Holman Logistics
14.3.8 NWCC Group
14.3.9 DSV
14.3.10 Reliance Logistics Group
14.3.11 BR Williams
14.3.12 Hitachi Transport System Ltd
14.3.13 Transplace
14.3.14 Hub Group
14.3.15 C.H. Robinson
