1. List the different types of transport systems out there???

2. 1. Select an appropriate delivery system for businesses, giving reasons. 2. Calculate delivery times 3. Calculate cost of delivery

3. Types of Delivery System: TypeAdvantageDisadvantage Road-Fast over short distances -Door to Door - Flexible, Convenient and Cheap Bad weather can cause delays Poor roads, delays -Not suitable for bulky goods Rail-Faster over longer distances -Fewer delays -Relaiable - Cheap for bulky goods -Restricted by timetable -Requires support transport - Not all parts of the country have rail links Sea-Suitable for containers -Modern Ships – large loads - Cheaper than air - Suitable for bulky goods -Can be slow over long distances -Fixed timetables - Requires support transport Air-Fastest form or transport -Very safe - Suitable for expensive goods -Can be expensive -Fixed timetables - Not suitable for bulky goods Pipeline-Cheap to maintain as it is underground - Safe - Not suitable for a lot of goods - Expensive to install

4. IMPORTANCE OF TRANSPORT IN THE CHAIN OF DISTRIBUTION 1. Transports raw materials to the manufacturer 2. Transports finished goods to the wholesaler/retailer/consumer 3. Transports workers to their workplaces 4. Transports goods to the domestic and international markets 5. Transports customers to the retailers or vice versa

5. MODERN DEVELOPMENTS IN DELIVERY SYSTEMS 1. New motorways/Dual Carriageways/Ring Roads 2. Toll bridges on motorways 3. An Luas – light rail system in Dublin 4. Dublin Port Tunnel 5. Cycle lanes and Bus Corridors in major cities 6. Metric Speed Limit from Mph to Kph

6. Factors affecting choice of Delivery System 1. Cost – different systems can add to the price of the goods 2. Speed – certain goods require a faster mode of transport i.e. perishable goods 3. Reliability – system should be punctual and reliable 4. Convenience – should be available when required 5. Distance – distance between the buyer and the seller can require a number of different modes of transport 6. Types of Goods – will influence the delivery system chosen. Is the product perishable, bulky of fragile?

7. 1. Work out distance involved (use distance table) 2. Calculate average speed of vehicle (km per hour) 3. Allow for stopover, traffic delays and time for loading and unloading 4. Formula for calculating time Distance --------------- Average Speed per hour(km)

8. Fixed Costs – maintenance, road tax, Insurance, Long term loan Variable Costs – petrol, wages Giver Reasons for using own Delivery Vans? Flexibility Vans can be used for advertising Not affected by public strikes e.g Iarnoid Eireann Return load can be collected Cheaper in the long run

9. Cost of Delivery COST OF DELIVERY (2010 P2)

11. Exam Question – Higher Level 2008 P2

12. 1. Give 3 reasons why transport is important in the distribution of goods? 2. State and explain 2 factors that should be taken into account when deciding on the type of delivery system to be used in business?