| A | B |
|---|
| distribution | moving or transferring ownership of goods |
| goal of distribution | make sure right product is in right place at right time |
| packaging | protects products |
| stock handling | recieving, sorting, and assembling shipments |
| transportation | most expensive part of distribution |
| rail | way to ship heavy bulky goods |
| trucks | many large chain stores ship this way |
| pipelines | transportation method very limited by what it can transport |
| air | fastest most expensive method of transportation |
| warehouse | crucial to distribution because of need for storage |
| inventory control | keeping track of how much stock is on hand, sold, and needs to be ordered |
| scope of distribution | how widely a company's products should be distributed |
| transportation choice | this is affected by product, distance, customer preference, and time limits |
| place | utility created by distribution |
| sales | these increase when goods are in stock and filled quickly |
| capital | efficient inventory keeps too much of this from getting tied up into stock |
| company size | this affects the type of distribution system used |
| laws | routes, rates, and services may all be regulated by these |
