ENTREPRENEURIAL OPERATIONS
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
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Retail store
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Warehouse
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Manufacturer
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Distribution Center
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Detailed explanation-1: -Distribution center: A facility where goods are sorted, packed, and processed for shipping to their final destination (the customers). Many warehouses are also distribution centers, meaning they not only store or warehouse goods but also offer picking, packing, and even delivery services.
Detailed explanation-2: -Distribution centers are more like all-in-one logistics operations that store, pick, pack and ship products to fulfill customer orders-either to retail locations or directly to individual consumers. Distribution centers are commonly used by online retailers and ecommerce companies.
Detailed explanation-3: -An example of a distribution center is a warehouse that handles perishable products. They will receive shipments in the morning and distribute them by the end of the same day.