distribution

supply chain

the businesses, people, and activities involved in turning raw materials into products and delivering them to end users

channel of distribution

the path that foods take through the supply chain

direct channel

the path of selling goods or services directly from a manufacturer to end users without using intermediaries

indirect channel

uses intermediaries to get the product from the manufacturer to end users

nonstore retailer

a business that sells directly to consumers in ways that do not involve a physical store location

e-tailer

retailers that sell products through websites

multichannel retailer

those that sell products through both brick-and-mortar stores and online sites

trade industry

provides labor based on specialized knowledge and skills

bulk-breaking

the process of separating a large quantity of goods into smaller quantities for resale

freight fowarder

a company that organizes shipments

transportation

the physical movement of products through the channel of distribution

pipeline

a line of connected popes that are used for carrying liquids and gases over a long distance