Some advice for the distribution proces
August 31st, 2011 | 
Author: Transport, distribution and logistics
The logistics that makes possible the distribution of its products and provide its services can strongly influence the results. Check to ensure that their methods of distribution are optimized:
- Means of transport and distribution routes
The way you distribute your products can have an impact on the cost of your business and customer satisfaction. The sale may occur directly with the customer through a marketing team of a manufacturer or even the Internet. When the product is delivered (or when you get your raw materials), must seek the best means of transport (x-term cost- quality ), especially when dealing with large quantities.
Some advice for the distribution process:
- Use the most appropriate means of transport and distance to the product, whenever possible (remember that you can find low prices for shipping outside the road, but the time will be longer);
- Negotiate freight costs in advance;
- Adjust with the customer (or supplier) adequate amounts, so that no party has very high inventories, to ensure greater flexibility in manufacturing and production flow lines.
- In the position of manager, you should get better performance in the distribution of products, always alert to inventory levels. The proper storage and travel time of delivery can greatly enhance the productivity, use logistical tools (calculations and spreadsheets) to choose the best storage sites and determination of the best delivery routes. Both reception and dispatch must be effective, reducing processing times and at all bureaucracies that add value to the product. Finally, the chosen mode of transport should take into consideration:
Type of product (perishable or not);
- Time needed to acquire the raw materials;
- Availability of them and their products;
- Easy access and negotiation with suppliers (local or overseas);
- Customs procedures (for imports / exports);
- Volume and weight of the product.
- The transport of goods to your company (or even customers) can be done by modal air, rail, water or road, or a combination thereof for multimodal transport. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, and it all depends on time, volume, location and cost. More information on multimodal transport in the field of multimodal transport challenge .
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