1. Chapter 11 Distribution Customer Service and Logistics Copyright © 2015 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.

2. 11-2 At the end of this presentation, you should be able to: 1. understand why logistics (physical distribution) is such an important part of Place and marketing strategy planning. 2. understand why the physical distribution customer service level is a key marketing strategy variable. 3. understand the physical distribution concept and why the coordination of storing, transporting, and related activities is so important. 4. see how firms can cooperate and share logistics activities that will provide added value to their customers.

3. 11-3 At the end of this presentation, you should be able to: 5. know about the advantages and disadvantages of various transportation methods. 6. know how inventory and storage decisions affect marketing strategy. 7. understand the distribution center concept. 8. understand important new terms.

4. 11-4 Physical Distribution Gets It to Customers Logistics or Physical Distribution

5. 11-5 The Role of Logistics and Physical Distribution Customer Service in Marketing Strategy (Exhibit 11-1) CH 12: Retailers, Wholesalers & Their Strategy Planning Logistics customer service What is it? Level to offer Cost JIT and EDI Transporting Transportation modes Benefits and limitations Storing Storage & strategy planning Inventory costs Storage facilities Distribution centers CH 11: Distribution Customer Service & Logistics CH 10: Place & Development of Channel Systems

6. 11-6 Physical Distribution Customer Service

7. 11-7 Trade-Offs among Physical Distribution Costs, Customer Service Level, and Sales (Exhibit 11-2) *Note: Sales may be lost because of poor customer service or because of the high price charged to pay for too high a customer service level. Total cost of physical distribution Inventory cost Cost of lost sales* Transportation cost 0 Cost Customer service level (percent of customers served within some time period) 090%

8. 11-8 Physical Distribution Concept Focuses on the Whole Distribution System (Exhibit 11-3) Factors Affecting PD Service Levels Info on Product Availability Order Processing Time Backorder Procedures Inventory Storage Order Accuracy Damage in Transit Online Status Information Advance Info on Delays Delivery Time and Reliability Compliance with Customers Defect – Free Deliveries Handling Adjustments/ Returns

9. 11-9 Physical Distribution Customer Service Level Copyright © 2015 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.

10. 11-10 Checking Your Knowledge A manufacturer of accessories for personal computers evaluates all the alternative systems by combining order processing, transportation, inventory management, and storage. If the total cost approach is followed, which physical distribution system should the manufacturer select? A.The one that maximizes customer service at the highest total cost. B.The one that maximizes customer service at the lowest total cost. C.The one that meets the customer service requirement at the lowest total cost. D.The one that meets the customer service requirement and minimizes transportation cost. E.The one that maximizes customer service and minimizes the cost of each individual component of physical distribution.

11. 11-11 Coordinating Logistics Activities JIT Supply Chain Shifting and Sharing

12. 11-12 Better Information Helps Coordinate PD Electronic Data Interchange Continuously Updated Information Systems Areas Where Computers Help PD Service

13. 11-13 Ethical Issues May Arise Product Availability False expectations about delivery speed Selling products that are not available Running out of popular products Coordination of PD Intentional delays in order confirmation Shifting of burden of holding inventory

14. 11-14 Physical Distribution (PD) Concept Copyright © 2015 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.

15. 11-15 Transporting Costs as a Percent of Selling Price for Different Products(Exhibit 11-4)

16. 11-16 Benefits and Limitations of Different Transport Modes (Exhibit 11-5) Transporting Features ModeCostDelivery Speed Number of Locations Served Ability to Handle a Variety of Goods Frequency of Scheduled Shipments Dependabili ty in Meeting Schedules TruckHighFastVery extensive High RailMediumAverageExtensiveHighLowMedium WaterVery lowVery slow LimitedVery highVery lowMedium AirVery highVery fastExtensiveLimitedHigh PipelineLowSlowVery limited MediumHigh

17. 11-17 Interactive Exercise: Transportation Modes

18. 11-18 Checking Your Knowledge The best transportation alternative for shipping chickens from farms in West Virginia to processing plants in Maryland would be: A.air. B.truck. C.rail. D.water. E.none of the above.

19. 11-19 The Storing Function and Marketing Strategy Achieves Production Economies of Scale Keeps Prices Steady Builds Channel Flexibility Needed When Production Doesn’t Match Consumption

20. 11-20 Total Inventory Cost (Exhibit 11-6) Cost of inventory becoming obsolete Cost of damage while in inventory Cost of storage facilities Interest expense & opportunity cost Total Inventory Cost Handling costs Cost of risks

21. 11-21 Specialized Storing Facilities May Be Required (Exhibit 11-7) Type of Warehouse CharacteristicsPrivatePublic Fixed investmentVery highNo fixed investment Unit costHigh if volume is low Very low if volume is very high Low – charges are made only for space needed ControlHighLow managerial control Adequacy for product line Highly adequateMay not be convenient FlexibilityLow – fixed costs have already been committed High – easy to end arrangement

22. 11-22 Distribution Center Copyright © 2015 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.

23. 11-23 You should now be able to: 1. understand why logistics (physical distribution) is such an important part of Place and marketing strategy planning. 2. understand why the physical distribution customer service level is a key marketing strategy variable. 3. understand the physical distribution concept and why the coordination of storing, transporting, and related activities is so important. 4. see how firms can cooperate and share logistics activities that will provide added value to their customers.

24. 11-24 You should now be able to: 5. know about the advantages and disadvantages of various transportation methods. 6. know how inventory and storage decisions affect marketing strategy. 7. understand the distribution center concept. 8. understand important new terms.

25. Key Terms 1. logistics 2. physical distribution (PD) 3. customer service level 4. physical distribution concept 5. total cost approach 6. supply chain 7. electronic data interchange (EDI) 8. transporting 9. containerization 10. piggyback service 11. storing 12. inventory 13. private warehouses 14. public warehouses 15. distribution center 11-25