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Designing the distribution network in a supply chain

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PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/S1366-5545(02)00044-3

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supply chain; distribution network; logistics cost

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. 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. (C) 2003 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

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