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Distribution

Distribution. Objectives. Identify distribution policies and procedures Describe importance of Intransit Visibility Identify distribution management systems. Distribution.

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  1. Distribution

  2. Objectives • Identify distribution policies and procedures • Describe importance of Intransit Visibility • Identify distribution management systems

  3. Distribution • “Receiving materiel, property, and people from point of origin and delivering it/them to point of destination and all processes that go into making it happen”

  4. Intransit Visibility • The ability to track the identity, status, and location of cargo, pax, personal property from origin to consignee or destination across the range of military operations.

  5. Intransit Visibility • Importance of ITV Data • Accurate data • Efficiently managing defense transportation • Provides commanders the capability to determine when a force has reached final destination • Movements NOT complete until ITV achieved

  6. Distribution Management Systems • Acceptance/Rejection of Cargo • Authority to ship • Funding data • Tracking number • Clear destination address • Identity • National Stock Number • Quantity • Condition

  7. Distribution Management Systems • Segregating Cargo • Physically separate and store cargo according to priority, type, or special handling requirement • Separate hazardous cargo into separate area, store according to class • Provide appropriate security for classified cargo

  8. Distribution Management Systems • Packing, Packaging and Preservation of Items • Deliver serviceable parts, cargo, and equipment to the customer at the least possible cost to the government

  9. Distribution Management Systems • Packing • Assembling of materiel into an exterior pack with necessary reinforcement • Packaging • Methods and materials used to protect from deterioration or damage • Preservation • Process and procedures used to protect materiel against corrosion, deterioration, and physical damage during shipment, handling and storage

  10. Distribution Management Systems • Type and Selection of Containers • Proper container must be used for the item being shipped • Consider bulk, weight, and physical characteristics of the item • Proper packing is important as the item may be stored in various locations and subject to different conditions

  11. Distribution Management Systems • Consolidation • The combination of two or more small lot shipments into one container or single shipment

  12. Distribution Management Systems • Objectives of consolidation: • Save money • In-transit time reduction • Reduction in loss and damage • Efficient utilization of facilities and equipment • Consolidation criteria: • Do NOT consolidate serviceable and unserviceable • Must have same funding data • Must be compatible • Addressed to the same consignee • Must maintain ITV for all items

  13. Distribution Management Systems • Identification Markings/Label Placement • Identify the contents, level of protection, weight, cube, hazards, origin, destination, characteristics, etc…

  14. Distribution Management Systems • Handling, Packaging, and Certifying Hazardous Materials • A hazardous material describes a substance or material capable of posing unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce

  15. Distribution Management Systems • Training requirements • Handlers • Packers • Inspectors • Preparers • Training frequency

  16. Distribution Management Systems • Labeling • Hazard labels – required for most dangerous goods in all classes • Warning signs alert vehicle operators and other personnel

  17. Objectives • Identify distribution policies and procedures • Describe importance of Intransit Visibility • Identify distribution management systems

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