Case Study: Supply ChainDistribution Channels

Distribution Channels

Overview of all distribution channels in the supply chain.

Modern supply chain management distinguishes between inbound and outbound distribution channels for optimized material flow control.

Inbound Distribution Channels

For raw material transport from suppliers to manufacturers

BalticRail Polska

  • Transport mode: Rail
  • Specialization: components
  • Capacity/Day: 3500 Units
  • Cost per km: EUR 0.95
  • Lead time: 4 Days

EuroTrans BV

  • Transport mode: Rail
  • Specialization: Raw materials
  • Capacity/Day: 1500 Units
  • Cost per km: EUR 0.9
  • Lead time: 3 Days

NL Trans Freight

  • Transport mode: Road
  • Specialization: Raw materials
  • Capacity/Day: 1800 Units
  • Cost per km: EUR 0.9
  • Lead time: 4 Days

PolFreight Logistics

  • Transport mode: Road
  • Specialization: components
  • Capacity/Day: 5000 Units
  • Cost per km: EUR 0.85
  • Lead time: 3 Days

Outbound Distribution Channels

For finished product transport from manufacturers to wholesalers

CityShip

  • Transport mode: Rail
  • Specialization: Finished goods
  • Capacity/Day: 2000 Units
  • Cost per km: EUR 1.1
  • Lead time: 3 Days

CoolBrew Express

  • Transport mode: Road
  • Specialization: Finished goods
  • Capacity/Day: 2700 Units
  • Cost per km: EUR 0.8
  • Lead time: 2 Days

NordLine Logistics

  • Transport mode: Road
  • Specialization: Finished goods
  • Capacity/Day: 3000 Units
  • Cost per km: EUR 0.9
  • Lead time: 2 Days