"Distribution is the process of making a product or service available for the consumer or business user who needs it."
The process of managing the movement of goods and materials from one location to another.
Distribution systems: This topic covers the different types of distribution systems used in military supply chain management, such as centralized, decentralized, and hybrid systems.
Logistics support: This refers to the activities required to support the distribution of military supplies, including transportation, storage, and maintenance.
Supply chain management: This topic covers the processes involved in managing the distribution of military supplies and ensuring they are delivered to the right place at the right time.
Inventory management: This refers to the process of managing the stock of military supplies, including determining the optimal level of inventory and ensuring that supplies are replenished as needed.
Transportation: This topic covers the different modes of transportation used in military supply chain management, including air, ground, and sea transportation.
Warehousing: This refers to the management of storage facilities used to store military supplies, including the design of warehouses, inventory control, and security.
Forecasting and demand planning: This topic covers the methods used to forecast demand for military supplies, such as statistical analysis and expert judgment.
Procurement: This refers to the process of acquiring military supplies from suppliers, including the selection of suppliers, negotiation of contracts, and the evaluation of supplier performance.
Risk management: This topic covers the identification, assessment, and management of risks that could impact the distribution of military supplies, including natural disasters, supplier failures, and inventory shortages.
Performance metrics: This refers to the metrics used to measure the performance of the military supply chain, including delivery times, inventory turnover, and shipment accuracy.
Direct distribution: In this type of distribution, the military supplies are delivered directly to the units or soldiers responsible for their use.
Push distribution: In this type of distribution, the military supplies are pushed to the units or soldiers without any specific request or demand.
Pull distribution: In this type of distribution, the military supplies are delivered to the units or soldiers based on their specific request or demand.
Just-in-time distribution: In this type of distribution, the military supplies are delivered to the units or soldiers at the right place, time, and in the right quantity to meet their operational requirements.
Cross-docking distribution: In this type of distribution, the military supplies are transferred from one mode of transport to another without any storage or delay.
Consolidation distribution: In this type of distribution, the military supplies are collected from various sources and combined into one shipment for delivery.
Emergency distribution: In this type of distribution, the military supplies are delivered urgently to meet the critical requirements of the units or soldiers.
Non-standard distribution: In this type of distribution, the military supplies are delivered using unconventional methods to meet the unique requirements of the units or soldiers.
Reverse logistics distribution: In this type of distribution, the military supplies are returned or disposed of due to their expiry, damage or obsolescence.
"A distributor is a business involved in the distribution stage of the value chain."
"Distribution can be done directly by the producer or service provider or by using indirect channels with distributors or intermediaries."
"Distribution (or place) is one of the four elements of the marketing mix: the other three elements being product, pricing, and promotion."
"Developing a coherent distribution plan is a central component of strategic planning."
"At the strategic level, as well as deciding whether to distribute directly or via a distribution network, there are three broad approaches to distribution, namely mass, selective and exclusive distribution."
"The number and type of intermediaries selected largely depend on the strategic approach."
"The overall distribution channel should add value to the consumer."
"Decisions about distribution need to be taken in line with a company's overall strategic vision and mission."
"Distribution is the process of making a product or service available for the consumer or business user who needs it."
"Distribution (or place) is one of the four elements of the marketing mix: the other three elements being product, pricing, and promotion."
"Developing a coherent distribution plan is a central component of strategic planning."
"At the strategic level, there are three broad approaches to distribution, namely mass, selective and exclusive distribution."
"The number and type of intermediaries selected largely depend on the strategic approach."
"The overall distribution channel should add value to the consumer."
"Decisions about distribution need to be taken in line with a company's overall strategic vision and mission."
"Distribution can be done directly by the producer or service provider or by using indirect channels with distributors or intermediaries."
"A distributor is a business involved in the distribution stage of the value chain."
"Developing a coherent distribution plan is a central component of strategic planning."
"Distribution (or place) is one of the four elements of the marketing mix: the other three elements being product, pricing, and promotion."