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Physical distribution management (PDM) is concerned with ensuring the product is in the right place at the right time. Physical distribution management (PDM) is concerned with the flow of goods from the receipt of an order until the goods are delivered to the customer.
From the source of supply to the beginning of the line Transportation Warehousing Material Handling Protective Packaging Inventory Control Plant and Warehousing site selection Order processing Market forecasting Customer Service
Delivery - reliability and frequency; Stock availability - the ability to meet orders quickly.
Storage (Godowns)
R/M,
used for Seasonal Demand Supply Pattern Aging products Stock piling
Warehousing
Storing
Bulk Breaking Consolidation Stock Piling Value added Services (Packaging & Labelling)
Operational
Types of Warehouses
Warehouse Field Warehouse Cold Storage Distribution Warehouse Buffer Storage Warehouse Export and Import Warehouse
Warehousing Strategy
of goods to customer Degree of customer service to be offered/desired Min. total Distribution costs
Pattern Buying Behavior Stock out situation reaction of customers Warehousing strategies of competitors
Warehouse Design
Purpose of the Facility Layout of the Facility Space requirement and aisle layout
Distribution Centers