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Task 2 - Understand the role of distribution of goods and services…
Task 2 - Understand the role of distribution of goods and services
Distribution channels:
Movement of goods from manufacturer to retail to consumer
Availability of products
Time
Place
Quantity
Distribution channels for different types of goods
Food
Clothing
Wholesalers as intermediaries
Retail control of the supply chain
Own-brands
E-retailing
Provision of product enhancing functions
Transport
Storage
After-sales
Distribution process:
Supply chain
Moving goods in the UK and Europa
Sourcing (UK and internationally)
Suppliers: distributors
Logistics process
Types of transport --> carriers
Storage locations
Warehouses
Distribution centres
Stock rooms
Use of ICT in the supply chain
Distribution of e-retil products and services
Fulfilment
Stock locations
Home delivery
Non-conventional channels
Parallel trading
Grey markets