Transport distribution
Transport distribution
The logistics behind the distribution of your products and services can have a major impact on your bottom line. Examine ways you can ensure your product distribution methods are optimal.
Transport and distribution channels
How you distribute your products and deliver your services can affect your cost and your clients' satisfaction. Finding the best method of shipping and receiving goods is especially important when dealing in large quantities.
Some factors to consider:
- Quantity of items per shipment
- Type of transportation
- Overall transportation costs
- Timing
You can reduce your costs and improve your customer service by reviewing distribution operations on a regular basis.
Some elements to consider when transporting goods:
- Type of products (perishable, non-perishable, dangerous)
- Availability of goods and time needed to source them
- Access to suppliers (abroad or in Canada)
- Time needed to deliver goods to the client
- Customs requirements
- Volume of shipment
You can transport goods by air, sea, rail or road. Each mode of transportation has a variety of options that present their own advantages. Choose the option that will best meet your needs.
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Think about your distribution channel(s) early on. Find other tips related to distributing your goods.
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Find out about business solutions that could help your small business manage shipping, e-commerce, marketing and more.
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Importing is a regulated process. Know the rules and what you need to do to comply with regulations.
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Do you ship or import dangerous goods? You can register to use REID free, 24-hour emergency telephone number on your shipping documents.
ABOUT US
Reid Logistics is an independent logistics service provider, delivering a wide range of transport and customer- specific logistics services.
Phone number
Call us: 07 3172 7540
E-mail address
graeme@reidlogistics.com.au
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