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Product distribution: the basics

JHON SEBASTIAN SUAREZ FONSECA

GERMÁN DE JESÙS BAENA RIAÑOS

SISTEMA DE EDUCACION NACIONAL DE APRENDIZAJE

MEDELLIN, ANTIOQUIA
GESTION LOSGISTICA
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The distribution of the products

The distribution of the products

is key for any business owner. Knowing this would mean having a balance between
time and budget or disappointing customers.

What do we need to consider when choosing the mode of transport?

• The budget must be the most important factor in your decision making
• Transportation speed, if the expiration date of the products is greater than the travel
time.
• Transportation of dangerous products, institutional guidelines for the transportation
of these must be followed.
• Insurance of the products, in case they are very expensive.

Modes of transport
Choosing the right mode depends on the size and urgency of the shipment.
Road
• It is cheaper, but not friendly to the environment
• The height, weight and length restrictions of the truck must be taken into account
Train
• It is faster, friendly to the environment and does not have frequent delays.
• The easiest way is with a carry packet by train.
• And it is only economically viable if packages of more than 300 tons or a trip of more
than 150 miles are sent.
Air
• It is the fastest way to cross long distances. But expensive and not very friendly with
the environment
• Depends on the passenger schedule.
• There are shipping organizers who care about the details and extra costs.

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Sea
• It is relatively cheap with respect to air shipping. It is slower and transportation to
the interior must be arranged.
• Containers of boats
• cargo ships
• freighter
• tanks
Messenger service
Messengers are faster, more reliable and more secure. They can also be more
expensive.
They deliver products up to a certain weight.
They are economically viable up to short distances.

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