Rohelogistika

Rohelogistika is a discipline within logistics that focuses on the management of raw materials—such as ores, grains, chemicals, and other bulk inputs—from suppliers to manufacturing facilities. It covers the inbound flow of materials, storage, handling, transport, and quality control, and is distinguished from logistics of finished goods by its emphasis on stock quality, compliance, and volatility of input prices.

Core activities include supplier selection and relationship management, purchasing and procurement, inbound transportation management, bulk storage and warehousing, materials handling, inventory management, batch traceability, quality inspection, and risk management (including supplier risk and regulatory compliance). The field seeks to optimize the availability and quality of inputs while controlling total costs and lead times.

Industries that rely on rohelogistica include mining, agriculture, forestry, chemicals, metals, oil and gas, construction, and energy, where large volumes and critical quality levels necessitate specialized inbound logistics. Stakeholders typically include suppliers, manufacturers, logistics service providers, industry regulators, and customers.

Technology and techniques common in rohelogistica encompass ERP systems for planning, warehouse management systems for storage, transportation management systems for inbound moves, and IoT sensors or RFID for tracking. Advanced analytics and AI support demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and route planning. Sustainability considerations increasingly influence decisions through modal shifts, fuel efficiency, and waste reduction.

Challenges encompass price volatility of raw materials, supply disruptions, quality variability, complex international regulation, safety and environmental concerns, and the need for contingency planning. Trends shaping the field include digitalization, nearshoring, the circular economy, decarbonization of transport, increased supplier collaboration, and greater traceability. Related topics include supply chain management, procurement, inbound logistics and materials handling.