SENA

TECNOLOGO GESTION LOGISTICA

FASE DE ANALISIS

ACTIVIDAD #2

EVIDENCIA #4

RESUMEN “PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION: THE BASICS”

PRESENTADO A:
CARLOS EDUARDO ESCALANTE MONTILLA

PRESENTADO POR:

MARIA TRINIDAD ARROYO PEREZ

FICHA:

2374946

CENTRO DE SERVICIO FINANCIERO

2021
 Summary “Product Distribution: the basics.”

The author wants to express the importance of 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 aspect
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 show relevance and great importance in the
transport 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

Embaleje- packaging

Empaque- packing

Envio- shipping

Ferrocarril- rail

Flete aereo- airfreight

Llamativo- striking

Peligroso- dangerous

Perecedero- perishable

Presupuesto- budget

Producto- products

Proveedor- supplier

Rastreo- risk

Sistema- system

Transporte- transport

Valioso- valuable

Vocabulary phrases

1. The transport is very important for any company.

2. You have to be careful with the company’s budget.
3. The time is very valuable on delivery.
4. Is danger to participate in an unfamiliar business.
5. An air freight may vary in price depending on the destination.