Channel Assembly & Pre-Sourcing
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General discussion of channel assembly supply chain and pre-sourcing.
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Channel Assembly
The channel assembly is a supply chain model, not unlike the build-to-order model, but with a slight modification. The parts of the product are gathered and assembled as the product moves along the distribution channel rather than gathering all the parts and assembling the product in one location. This supply chain model may require the use of third party logistics firms. This outsourcing can aid in reducing costs and improving the delivery reliability and speed. Because of this, a channel assembly may have a low inventory.
An example could be a pharmaceutical supply chain. ...
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