• BASIC ASPECT OF PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION

4. Transportation
Companies in the light of rapidly changing trends
in physical distribution are actually engaged in
transportation decisions, more specifically in the
choice of transportation carriers which have
substantial bearings in the pricing of the products.
• FOUR COMMON MODES OF
TRANSPORTATION

a. WATERWAYS
b. RAILROADS
c. TRUCK/ MOTOR CARRIERS
d. AIRWAYS
• FOUR COMMON MODES OF TRANSPORTATION

a. WATERWAYS

• The cost of water transportation is low for shipping

bulky, low-values and non-perishable products.

• Water transportation is also the slowest

transportation mode and is always affected
significantly by weather conditions.
• FOUR COMMON MODES OF TRANSPORTATION

b. RAILROADS

Are one of the most cost-effective models for shipping

large amounts of bulk products.

Normally carry heavy items that are low in value

(relative to their weight) over long distances.

Rail is relatively dependable and cost-effective, but it

is not always flexible
• FOUR COMMON MODES OF TRANSPORTATION

c. TRUCK / MOTOR CARRIERS

Trucks are highly flexible in their routing and time

schedules.
 Efficient in hauling high-value merchandise over short
distances.
Motor carriers are more flexible than rail because they
can readily pick up packages at a factory or
warehouse and promptly deliver them to the
customers door.
• FOUR COMMON MODES OF TRANSPORTATION

d. AIRWAYS

 Are the fastest but the air freights are much higher
than rail or truck rates.
This mode of transportation is common for perishable
and high-value, low-bulk items.
• DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS OF
HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
To increase and enhance the sales of the hotels, hotel management requires using
the distribution channels for hotels. The online system helps a lot in attracting guests
and customers to the hotel.
Technology has really changed the hotel industry. There were days when there was no
availability or guarantee on an arrival- guest, and when they arrive, they will stay if there was a
room or else they are gone. Now to avoid such scenario, it is important to use the latest
technology.
The digital revolution has really come of age with the latest online reservation solutions.
Today the guest can book their rooms by using their iPad or mobile phone months in advance or
while moving.
As a hotel owner, you are required to consider the changes. You cannot escape the
digitalization of business processing; it helps in the long-run strategy and planning. This
revolution opens multiple distribution channels for the hotels which allow the hotels to increase
visibility on the internet among online users. There are several blogs, websites, review sites
which helps the hotels to grow on the internet.
DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS OF
HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
Distribution channel for hotels is an approach currently
accepted by most of the hotels for aggressive sales and distribution purposes.
The ultimate goal of the hotels is to create better visibility on all distribution
channels so that customers can find them easily and book a room.
Having a better distribution channels for hotels will mean that
you can enhance your reputation among users and guests. But it requires
better management to handle the online distribution channels.