Distribution is the activity that is concerned with:
- receiving parts or finished goods
- storing them until they are required
- delivering them to the customer
The distribution activity consists of several functions
- inventory management
- warehousing
- receiving goods
- storing goods
- preparing goods for reshipment
- dispatching
- materials handling
- transportation
- planning
- booking
- tracking and tracing
- administration:
- order processing
- documents
- customs
Lead time reduction can be achieved in several domains:
- information systems
- communication systems
- distribution network design
- transportation modes
- combination of shipments
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