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Evidencia 4: Resumen ?Product distribution: the basics?

Logística y Distribución  (Universidad de La Guajira)

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Summary Product distribution: the basics”

The author wants to express the importance of the means and modes of transport
according to the characteristics of the product in order to be able to bring the client
in optimal conditions taking into account factors such as time and costs.

Another aspect that must be taken into account are the characteristics of the
product such as perishables, if they are dangerous substances, if the merchandise
is valuable or expensive, the quantity of product that is required to be shipped,
which are the means of transportation that are They will use will depend on the
conditions that have been agreed with the client, likewise it is important to take into
account to insure the merchandise and be clear when negotiating what will be the
responsibility that the supplier and the client will assume.
the modes of transport are the highway: it is characterized by its flexibility, however
it is not friendly to the environment, since today companies that require hiring a
company are interested in aspects such as the environment, since their policies
are aimed at preserving the environment in many cases is a promise of sale that
sets them apart from the competition.
The railway, in comparison with the highway, is usually inflexible and expensive, it
is recommended when it is used for long journeys in which what is transported
goes from the point of origin to destination or in which it is not necessary to use
another mode of transport. This is the transport of coal. However, there are
countries in which this mode shows relevance and great importance in the
transport of merchandise due to the low costs.
The air is one of the fastest to travel long distances, but more expensive because
it involves payment of duties, and usually taxes must be paid, in addition to the
merchandise is measured per kg.
The maritime or river: compared to air transport, it is usually much cheaper,
although it has its limitations such as the availability of ports, but it is very
convenient for transporting bulk, solid merchandise and containers, machinery,
vehicles.

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We could conclude that the means of transport used to carry out the shipment will
depend on the characteristics of the product and the conditions that have been
negotiated to choose the means of transport and the logistics platform that allows
for better negotiation.

Glossary
Aduana – customs
Agente de carga - Freight forwarders
Buques - vessels
Calendario - schedule
Costoso – expensive
Embalaje – packaging
Empaque – packing
Envio – shipping
Ferrocarril – Rail
Flete Aereo - airfreight
Llamativo – striking
Peligroso – dangerous
Perecedero – perishable
Presupuesto –budget
Productos – products
Proveedor – supplier
Rastreo - tracking
Riesgo - risk.
Sistema – system
Transporte – transport
Valioso – Valuable

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