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L5-11 Storage And Distribution - Greenwich School of Management

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Factors affecting the choice <strong>of</strong><br />

distribution networks<br />

The nature <strong>of</strong> the distribution business<br />

The products being handled<br />

The markets to be served<br />

This will determine if:<br />

- The distribution network needs to be highly<br />

structured with regular services to major<br />

customers on a frequent basis<br />

- Orders are random and infrequent so that<br />

every weeks delivery plan is different

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