1. Chapter 5
Distribution Strategy
Case:
MODERN BOOKDISTRIBUTION, INC.
Mikio KUBO
2. Main topics
• Various strategies for the operation of supply chain
– No panacea!
– The appropriate supply chain design depends on the
characteristics of the situations.
– Should understand the pros and cons of strategies
• Centralized of decentralized control
• Distribution strategies (direct shipment, warehousing,
cross-docking, transshipment)
• Central versus local facilities
• Push vs pull (or pull-push)