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Unit 7 - Physical Distribution Management - Coggle Diagram
Unit 7 - Physical Distribution Management
Objectives
Consumer satisfaction
Profit maximization
Improved customer relations
Reducing distribution cost
Stabilization of prices
Creating time and place utility
Components
Order Processing
Storage and Warehousing
Inventory Control
Material Handling
Transportation
Road: Car, Taxi, Bus, Motorcycle, etc
Rail: Intercity, HSR Transit
Water : Ferry, Cruise
Air: Scheduled, Charter
pipeline
Types of Transportation
Shipping Containers
Trucks
Chassis
Railcars and Engines
Aircraft
Unit Load Devices (ULDs)
Ocean-Going Vessels
Transportation Strategy for Supply Chains
Segment
Customer requirements
Shipments must move timely
Mode selection
Carrier relationships
Measuring/Metrics
Carrier mergers and alliances and closings
Flexibility/Adaptability