Retail and distribution

In reference to the distribution channel, three strategies are conunonly used original manufacturers direct distribution, distribution through manufacturer s own retailers, and distribution through independent retailers. In all cases, the reverse and forward logistics to pick, store, and ship the used products are the core of the business. Retailers play a key role in the growth of secondary markets of used products. Because of their closeness to customers, retailers can serve as... 

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Delbridge, R. and Oliver, N. (1991) Just-in-time or just the same Developments in the auto industry the retailers views. International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management, Vol. 19, No. 2, pp. 20-6. 

A hardware manufacturer can use the tailored approach outlined earlier to take advantage of the strengths of both online sales and traditional retail and distribution channels. Gateway failed in its effort with retail stores because it did not use any of the supply chain strengths of the bricks-and-mortar channel. Instead of just helping people with configuration at its retail stores,... 

Christopher, M. Lowson, R. and Peck, H 2004) Creating Agile Supply Chains in the Fashion Industry . International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management, vol. 32, no. 8/9, pp. 367-377. 

Conduct Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment. Ahazardis any biological, chemical, or physical property that may cause an unacceptable consumer health risk. AH of the potential hazards in the food chain are analyzed, from growing and harvesting or slaughtering to manufacturing, distribution, retailing, and consumption of the product. 

Transportation and Distribution Cost. Although much ammonia serves as feedstock for other processes, the largest single use in the United States is as a direct appHcation fertiliser without further processing. This direct appHcation consumption is mosdy in the farm belt and ammonia produced in the Gulf Coast states is shipped to terminal faciUties and then distributed by retail outlets to the farmer. 

The difference between the monthly salary of a GMP inspector and of a head of production in a private pharmaceutical plant is considerable. The salary of a head of production is 3.3 times greater than that of a GMP inspector in Tunisia, and double that of a GMP inspector in Uganda. In these two countries, the gap between the monthly salary of a distribution-channel inspector and that of a pharmacist working in a retail pharmacy is smaller, but still significant. In Australia and the Netherlands, salaries for pharmaceutical professionals in the public and private sectors are comparable. Only in Cypms are GMP and distribution-channel inspectors better paid than their private-sector counterparts. 

The network s value creation focus can lay on production and/or distribution. Retailers and traders have pure distribution focus. Manufacturing companies create value in production and distribution, which is the scope in this case. 

Table 15.1 Summary of key assumptions used in the definition of the case, and calculation of costs. Note that different capital charges have been used for industrial capital and distribution retail capital, respectively, reflecting different asset lifetimes (see text).

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