| what factors affect choice of location? | customer location
cost and availability of suitable premises
parking availability near the location
infrastructure (roads, rail links)
government incentives (grants)
availability of employees
competition nearby? |
| what are the four methods of distribution | air
road
rail
sea |
| what are the advantages of distribution by air? | products transported globally more quickly than other methods
large amounts of small products can be transported |
| what are the disadvantages of distribution by air? | most expensive method
fluctuating fuel costs
road still needed once goods arrive at airport
have environmental impact |
| what are the advantages of distribution by road | door to door service
delivery can take place any time of day |
| what are the disadvantages of distribution by road | road works may cause delays
not suitable for large bulky goods
has an environmental impact |
| what are the advantages of distribution by rail? | large bulky items can be transported around the country |
| what are the disadvantages of distribution by rail | road still needed once goods arrive at station
has environmental impact |
| what are the advantages of distribution by sea | large bulky items can be transported around the world |
| what are the disadvantages of distribution by sea | can take weeks or months to transport goods
has an environmental impact |
