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Distribution and transport - Coggle Diagram
Distribution and transport
purpose
easier goods distribution between countries
transportation of materials
history
Britain
from 1840
rolling equipment and tracks
Iron ships powered by steam
trains
the internal combustion engine
ways of transporting
sea
bulk carriers, tankers, and container vessels
carrying thousands of tonnes
rail
more economical
cheap but not reliable.
air
speedy
for deterioratable or valuable goods
road
door-to-door service
quick loading and unloading
logistics
Forwarding agencies
updating information
arranging shipment
collecting the consignment
packing
handling
carriers
wholesalers
reduce the amount of transportation required
warehouses
stores and shopkeepers
distribution
direct
sells directly to the consumer
no intermediaries
indirect
immediate payment
stores, vending machines, and franchise
outward transport costs eliminated