The efficient and timely distribution of products is vital in this day and age. Products need to move at the “speed of business,” and that means seamlessly from warehouse to receiving dock. No delays, no surprises, no excuses. The fact is distribution expense—those costs related to transporting, storing, and delivering products to customers—comprise a major expense for most businesses. In many instances, distribution costs can exceed ten percent of gross sales. To succeed in this area, a company must provide what the client wants, while maintaining efficiencies that keep distribution costs in line. Specifically, a cost effective distribution organization must try to do the following: [Read more…]