What is a distribution center?

The main function of the distribution center is to provide distribution services. In the logistics supply chain, it is a logistics node, which formulates the distribution process for downstream distributors, retailers and customers. Using the circulation facilities and information system platform, the goods processed by logistics are inverted, classified, distributed, processed and matched, and the transportation routes and modes are designed to provide tailor-made distribution services for customers. Objective To save transportation costs and ensure customer satisfaction. Distribution center is not equal to warehouse.

Distribution center is produced after the further refinement of social division of labor and professional division of labor in logistics field. Before the new distribution center is established, some functions undertaken by the distribution center are completed at the transfer node. Later, some of these centers developed into pure transfer stations connecting different modes of transportation and different transportation scales, while others strengthened the function of "delivery" and then developed to a more advanced "distribution" direction.

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Basic characteristics of regional distribution center

(1) has a relatively large scale of operation, complete facilities and equipment, and a large amount of activities.

(2) The delivery quantity is relatively large and the quantity is relatively small.

(3) In distribution practice, although regional distribution centers also engage in sporadic distribution activities, this is not their main business. Many regional distribution centers often distribute goods to urban distribution centers and large industrial and commercial enterprises, which is the pillar structure of distribution network or distribution system.

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