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PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION

PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION. TRUCKING. Disadvantages Traffic jams Accidents Equipment breakdowns. Advantages Convenient Reduces packaging cost Speedy delivery Flexible. RAIL. Disadvantages Lack of flexibility Cannot reach as many places. Advantages Low cost Weather – not a factor

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PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION

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  1. PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION

  2. TRUCKING • Disadvantages • Traffic jams • Accidents • Equipment breakdowns • Advantages • Convenient • Reduces packaging cost • Speedy delivery • Flexible

  3. RAIL • Disadvantages • Lack of flexibility • Cannot reach as many places • Advantages • Low cost • Weather – not a factor • Quicker • Heavy/large quantities

  4. WATER • Disadvantages • Slow • Bad weather • Cannot reach as many places • Advantages • Low cost • Cheapest form • Large quantities

  5. PIPELINE • Disadvantages • Earthquakes • Leaks/breaks • Advantages • Fast – initial cost is high • Low cost thereafter • Weather – not a factor

  6. AIR • Disadvantages • Most expensive • Weather/delays • breakdowns • Advantages • Speed • Reduces warehouse expenses

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