Resumen ingles Product distribution the basic

EVIDENCIA 4: RESUMEN “PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION: THE BASICS”

Regardless of the size of the business, at some point you will have to transport the product. To select it you must consider:

*The budget is the most important factor. *The speed and reliability of the transport is also important and more if you have perishable items. *If you are transporting dangerous products, it is necessary that you contact the Department for Transport's Dangerous Goods Branch. *If your products are expensive, you could acquire an insurance. Paid for either by the buyer or the seller, depending the terms of trade are. *Use a vehicle tracking system. *Pack and label properly to avoid damage's risk.

For choose the best mode of transport you must keep in mind the size and urgency of your shipment.

*Road: is cheap, is the most flexible modes of transport, although it can be subject to heavy delays and traffic jam. Also, you need to be aware of height, weight and length restrictions.

*Rail: is speedy and not always subject to congestion or delays. But it isn't flexible and can be very expensive. The only way to make it economical is with payloads of 300 tons or more per train, over distances more than 150 miles.

*Air: is the fastest way to transport the products across long distances but it's expensive because it is charged per kilogram. Also, you have to incur additional costs including handling fees, fuel and risk surcharges, customs fees and security fees, as well as duty and VAT if you are importing. Or you can contact a freight forwarder have experience shipping to the country you're planning to send your goods.

*Sea: is relatively cheap and more if you send large volumes. But is slow and fairly inflexible because you will probably need to move your products inland.

*Courier: are fast, reliable and very secure, but can be costly. They only deliver goods up to a certain weight. Is cost-effective over short distances.

Glossary

1. Aircraft: aeronave.
2. Baggage: equipaje
3. Budget: presupuesto.
4. Business: negocio.
5. Buyer: comprador.
6. Cargo airlines: aerolíneas de carga.
7. Courier: mensajero.
8. Customer: cliente.
9. Dangerous Products: productos peligrosos.
10. Eco-Friendly: amigable con el medio ambiente.
11. Guidelines: lineamientos.
12. Handling fees: cargos de gestión.
13. Haulage: acarreo.
14. Hazardous: peligroso.
15. However: sin embargo.
16. Insurance: Seguro.
17. Likewise: igualmente.
18. Packaged: empaquetado.
19. Perishable items: artículos perecederos.
20. Reliable: de confianza.
21. Scheduled: programado.
22. Seller: vendedor.
23. Speedy: rápido.
24. Transport mode: modo de transporte.
25. Vehicle tracking system: Sistema de seguimiento de vehículos.

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