Several pros and cons for using regional distribution center (RDC) (Case study Safeway company)

A major goal of a distribution operation is speed to reduce the time to get products to customers as much as possible. A key factor in reducing delivery time is using regional distribution centers. In this paper we have studied the distribution problems faced by one of the largest retailers in the distribution and sale of fast moving consumer goods in U.K. The main propose of this case study is to explain several pros and cons for using regional distribution centers.

Keywords:

regional distribution center (RDC) , vehicle routing and scheduling , retail distribution