RESUMEN:

Product distribution: the basics

The distribution of the products is key for any business owner. Knowing this
wouldmean having a balance between time and budget or disappointing
customers.mean.

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.

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.
Air
• It is the fastest way to cross long distances. But expensive and not very friendly
with the environment
• Depends on the passenger schedule.

Sea
• It is relatively cheap with respect to air shipping. It is slower and transportation to
the interior must be arranged.
• Containers of boats

Messenger service
Messengers are faster, more reliable and more secure. They can also be more
expensive.

GLOSARIO:

Airfreight: Flete por avión Labelled: Etiquetado

Arrangements: Arreglos Might: Podría
Bakery: Panadería Packaging: Embalaje
Budget: Presupuesto Rail-linked: Enlazado por
Business: Negocio ferrocarril
Cheap: Barato Risk: Riesgo
Choosing: Eligiendo Shipment: Envío
Customers: Clientes Supplier: Proveedor
Damage: Dañar Striking: Sorprendentes
Disappointed: Decepcionado Third-party: Tercero
Dunnage: Material a cargar Unimpressed: No impresionado
Easiest: Más fácil Voyage: Viaje
Hazardous: Peligroso Wrapping: Envase
Insurance: Seguro Wrong: Incorrecto