Designing the distribution network in a supply chain

Sunil Chopra

doi:10.1016/S1366-5545(02)00044-3

Designing the distribution network in a supply chain

Sunil Chopra^*

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Managerial Economics, Decision Sciences and Operations

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Abstract

This paper describes a framework for designing the distribution network in a supply chain. Various factors influencing the choice of distribution network are described. We then discuss different choices of distribution networks and their relative strengths and weaknesses. The paper concludes by identifying distribution networks that are best suited for a variety of customer and product characteristics.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	123-140
Number of pages	18
Journal	Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review
Volume	39
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S1366-5545(02)00044-3
State	Published - Mar 2003

Keywords

Distribution network
Logistics cost
Supply chain

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Business and International Management
Civil and Structural Engineering
Transportation

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