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PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION THE BASICS

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DIANA MARIA GARZON CAICEDO

 PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION THE BASICS

When we have a company, thinking about the distribution system is something that
often scares us and is what in different occasions makes our market shrink and is
limited only to our sales or direct operation system, regardless of the size of the
companies , all at some time must make the decision to send their merchandise
and make their market grow in other fields; When we make the decision, the
company must analyze different points that will allow it to be successfully
distributed both for your company and for the recipient. When choosing the mode
of transport, you should take into account: the speed of the traffic

If you plan to transport your products by road you must take into account the
weight and length, including fuel, a truck must not be more than 16.5m (54ft) long
2.55m (8.8 ") wide and 44 tons

If you transport your products outside the United Kingdom and the Republic. from
Ireland, you should familiarize yourself with the CMR note, which applies to all
international road transport contracts. Railway Rail transport is fast, respectful of
the environment and not (always) subject to congestion or delays. However, it is
inflexible and can be very expensive. But the easiest way to send your products by
rail is to buy a rail transport package through a carrier (FOC), a terminal operator
or a third-party logistics company. Air freight is undoubtedly the fastest way to
transport your products over long distances, but it is expensive and not very
ecological. Compared to air cargo, shipping your products by sea is relatively
cheap, especially if you ship large volumes.

For any business you must take into account the transportation of the products you
are going to transport

The budget should be the most important factor in your decision making. The
speed of transport is also important; make sure that the mode of transport you
choose is reliable so that your customers do not feel disappointed. If you transport
dangerous or hazardous products, there are several guidelines that you must
follow. They must be classified as dangerous. If your products are expensive or if
you are shipping your product by sea, you may want to consider some for
insurance

On the road: transportation is cheap, convenient and one of the most flexible
modes of transport, but it is not as green as other methods and if you are not lucky,
you may be subject to long delays, which is particularly frustrating if you are
working for a tight schedule.

Container ship - 20 or 40 foot shipping containers that can be rented. Cargo ships
Bulk carriers - transport unpacked goods, usually grains, coal, etc. Tankers -
transport liquids. Roundabout roll-on (ro-ros) - transport of vehicles and
passengers ã There are two types of boarding: Rail-line vessels operate on fixed
routes with fixed schedules. The vagabond vessels operate completely according
to the demand of the person who rents them