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LOGISTICS DESIGN FOR DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS:
To Create Time and Place Utilities of Product
to the Customer 186
In Practice… 187
11.1 Role of Logistics in Distribution Channel 188
11.2 Distribution Channel Structure 188
11.3 Logistic Requirements of Channel Members 190
11.4 Channel Members 190
11.5 Channel Strategy 192
11.6 Logistics Support to the Distribution Channel 194
Summary 196
Endnote 196
Review Questions 197
Internet Exercises 197
Video Links 197
Bibliography 197
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LOGISTICS OUTSOURCING: An Emerging Trend 198
In Practice… 199
12.1 Catalysts for Outsourcing Trends 200
12.2 Benefi ts of Logistics Outsourcing 200
12.3 Third-Party Logistics 201
12.4 Fourth-Party Logistics 203
12.5 Selection of Service ...