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,
EVIDENCIA 4: RESUMEN ?PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION: THE BASICS?
 JHON EDINSON POLO ESCALANTE

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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.
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

Envío – shipping

Ferrocarril – Rail

Flete Aéreo - airfreight

Llamativo – striking

Peligroso – dangerous

Perecedero – perishable

Presupuesto –budget

Productos – products

Proveedor – supplier

Rastreo - tracking
Riesgo - risk.

Sistema – system

Transporte – transport

Valioso – Valuable