Node

A key point in a supply chain where goods are stored, processed, or transferred.

Updated 2025-10-01

Definition

Nodes include warehouses, distribution centers, ports, or any facility facilitating movement or storage of goods within a network.

Nodes are critical for mapping supply chains, optimizing routes, and managing inventory at different points of the logistics network.

A distribution network has three nodes: a central warehouse, a regional fulfillment center, and a retail store.

Distribution Center

Hub and Spoke Distribution

Multi-Node Fulfillment