Summary
All functions in a warehouse are important. We have covered receiving, replenishment, stores, picking and despatch. The successful integration of these departments leads to an efficient warehouse operation and increases competitive advantage.
The final key focus of logistics operations
Distribution – Distribution is the movement of goods and services from the original source to completion to the final customer with the flow of payment in the opposite direction to the original supplier.
Distribution does require transportation; however, separated the distribution stage is the point which you hand over your product to the customer. In the case of our trainers, this could be the distribution of bulk quantities to retailers, it could be selling individual pairs direct to the consumer, or it could be both.
This great video breaks down the different parts of logistics and distribution;
You may be wondering how we are ready to distribute something we haven’t yet made!
Logistics operations are a continuous feature within a supply chain. We need to keep materials, parts, equipment and products moving at all times. Now depending on the structure of your supply chain, you could be doing much of the work so far in-house or you could already be working with multiple suppliers and service provides to ensure the provision of the materials you need for your trainer production.