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Distribution Centres in Supply Chain Operations

In: Logistics Systems: Design and Optimization

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  • James K. Higginson
  • James H. Bookbinder

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A supply chain consists of all flows and transformations from simple raw materials to purchase of end-items by consumers. Various network nodes perform component fabrication, product assembly or sales. These activities, however, require logistical support, e.g., storage of intermediate or finished goods; consolidation of orders; and transportation. The term, Distribution Centre (DC) denotes a supply-chain node that furnishes coordination of that sort. This chapter highlights seven roles played by a DC. We discuss the measurement of distribution-centre performance, and the information required to manage a DC. These need to be approached differently, depending on the facility's function or role.

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  • James K. Higginson & James H. Bookbinder, 2005. "Distribution Centres in Supply Chain Operations," Springer Books, in: André Langevin & Diane Riopel (ed.), Logistics Systems: Design and Optimization, chapter 0, pages 67-91, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-0-387-24977-3_3
    DOI: 10.1007/0-387-24977-X_3
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    1. Onstein, Alexander T.C. & Bharadwaj, Ishani & Tavasszy, Lóránt A. & van Damme, Dick A. & el Makhloufi, Abdel, 2021. "From XXS to XXL: Towards a typology of distribution centre facilities," Journal of Transport Geography, Elsevier, vol. 94(C).
    2. Baker, Peter & Canessa, Marco, 2009. "Warehouse design: A structured approach," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 193(2), pages 425-436, March.

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