Distribution Chain Management
Definition:
Distribution Chain Management is a combination of technology and best practices that provides information that enterprises need to distribute and sell essential products in ways that enhance profitability.
Advantages to using the Internet in DCM:
Functions included in DCM:
Possible Impacts on Profitability:
Improve revenue
- Reduced customer delivery cycle times
- Improved product quality
- Increased margins & market competitiveness
- More effective cross-selling
Reduce cost
- Eliminate non-value added layers & processes
- Leverage discounts, rebates, credits and terms
- Streamline billing and collection processes
- Reduce inventories, receivables and distribution costs
Improve efficiency
- Reduce administrative time
- Standardize processes
- Compress distribution cycles
Increase visibility
- Track and utilize quality of distribution resources
- Monitor distributor effectiveness
- Leverage historical information
- R. S. Kulzick - 10/12/2002 -