Presented by:

Maria Camila Pérez Cuartas

Número de ficha:
1749877

Learning activity 2
Evidence 4
Summary “Product distribution: the basics”

Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje SENA

Complex Technological, Tourist and Agroindustrial Center of Formation of the West
Antioqueño.
October 2018
In the article "Distribution of products: The basics" explain important aspects that must be borne
in mind when marketing products between companies.
They say that it is very important to choose the mode correct of transport, since this depends on
the satisfaction of the customer.
We must consider the following factors to send the merchandise:

-The speed of transport. -If the product is valuable insure it and track
it.
-The type of merchandise (dangerous).
-Seal and label the merchandise well.

Modes of transport: Depends on the shipping time and the type of merchandise:

- By road: cheap, very delayed if the
distance to travel is long and you must be
aware of weight, length and length.
-For rail: fast, expensive, usually a company
is hired to send the package and you should
not forget the costs of road transport when
the merchandise arrives at the final stop.
- By air: very fast, expensive, it is
Cargo ships are classified as follows:
ideal for transporting products over long
distances and is generally charged per
kilogram, you must be aware of customs
costs, fuel and VAT. If you are hiring a
cargo agent, you must ensure that the
company has experience in this country.
- By sea: cheap, slow, and another transport
is needed to take the merchandise inside.

-Container ships. - Bulk carriers. - Roll-on roll-off vessels.

- Cargo ships. -Tankers.

And there are two types of shipping: line vessels that operate fixed routes at fixed times and
Tramp vessels that operate according to the demand of the person who hires them.
-The messengers are fast, reliable, safe and expensive, they are used frequently to send packages
in short distance.

Glosario:

Shipping: Envío Package: Paquete Merchandise: Mercancía Distribution: Distribución

Commercialization: Comercialización Freight:Flete
Vessel: Buque Load: Carga Road: Carretera Delivery: Entrega
Courier: Mensajero Cheap: Barato Expensive: Costoso Insurance: Seguro
Choice: Elección Transport: Transporte Speed: Velocidad Weight: Peso Label: Etiqueta
Ambient: Ambiente