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Delivery and Transport Systems (Carriers (Couriers (person or company used…
Delivery and Transport Systems
Delivery
refers to the facilities used to transport people and goods from one place to another
good transport system
safe and timely delivery, raw materials - manufacturer
safe and timely, finished goods, wholesalers, retailers, consumer
safe and efficient transport in and out
easy access for all people to and from work
Factors when choosing
cost
first, essential, cheapest will keep down cost + selling price
Reliability
rep can be destroyed, must use a reliable transport mean
Convenience
trains and planes use timetables, may not suit, suitable times
speed
cost may not be deciding factor, might be better for speed
Type of goods
some goods transported only through specially designed modes
Destination
combination of means, depends on location of delivery
Common Delivery Systems
Road
adv
fast over short distance
relatively cheap
low handling costs, low insurance
no timetables
disadv
traffic congestion
bad weather delays
not good for bulky goods
slow over long distances
tachographs, records speed / distance, laws relating to speed / rest periods
Rail
adv
fast over long distance
suitable and cheap for bulk
unfazed by traffic congestion
reliable and safe
disadv
subject to timetable
fixed routes
used in conjunction to other means
expensive over short distances
Sea
adv
bulky goods
cheap over long distances
containers
specialised ships for certain goods
disadv
slow over long distances
conjunction with other means
weather conditions
subject to timetable
Air
adv
fast over long distances
suitable for small, expensive goods
safe
disadv
expensive over short
weather
not suitable for bulk
conjunction with other means
higher insurance costs
Pipeline
adv
cheap to operate
good safety record
disadv
expensive to set up
only for gases and liquids
Carriers
Own Transport
adv
available when needed
name acts as advertising
may make extra income for return trip for others
not affected by strikes in common carriers
disadv
opportunity cost in business
extra staff must be employed
extra administration
transport vehicles depreciate
freight = goods being transported by commercial transport companies
Carriage = charge for transporting goods
Couriers
person or company used to deliver documents and small valuable packages
local level or international
DHL + FedEx
Pallets and Forklifts
pallet
platform, usually wooden, goods loaded to make loading easier, slots at the base for forklifts
forklift
easy movable transport device, two rigid metal bars, used to load / unload pallets onto trucks, stack pallets in warehouse
Refrigerated Transport
refrigerator incorporated