Warehouse vs. Distribution Center Explained

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Warehouse vs. Distribution Center Explained
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Introduction
Many logistics professionals interchange the
terms warehouse and distribution centre. Some of
them claim that there is no big difference
between a warehouse and a distribution centre.
So, what's the difference between a distribution
centre and a warehouse? Let me state right away
that they are as dissimilar as a modern
21st-century supply chain and a traditional
supply chain. To understand the difference, you
must first understand what warehouses and
distribution are?
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Warehouses

• A warehouses are commercial buildings used
  primarily for the storage of inventory, and
  warehousing is the act of properly storing and
  processing items and cargo in a warehouse using
  scientific methods and making them readily
  available when needed. In recent days,
  warehousing Montreal is viewed as one of the most
  crucial part of supply chain management.

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Distribution Center

• A distribution centre is a specialised hub that
  handles commodities storage and shipment. It's
  where an organization's stock distribution is
  controlled and handled. Inventory is stored,
  orders are fulfilled, and delivery is handled in
  a distribution centre. The centre may also get
  involved with reverse logistics, depending on a
  company's return policy.

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Difference Between the Warehouses and
Distributions Centers

• WAREHOUSES
• Warehouses are just used for storing the goods.
• Warehouses store goods for a longer time period
  as compared to distribution centers.
• The warehouse's job is simply to hold inventory
  it does not engage with the customers to whom the
  goods will be delivered.

• DISTRIBUTION CENTERS
• The distribution center services like order
  fulfillment, cross docking, packaging etc.
• A distribution centre keeps goods for a shorter
  time period. So that the goods flow in
  maintained.
• Distribution centre acts as a link between a
  supplier and its clients.

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Conclusion

• While many people say that Warehouse and
  Distribution Center are interchangeable, it may
  be argued that, despite their similarities, they
  have quite distinct qualities.
• I believe both warehouses and distribution
  centres are valuable assets to any supply chain,
  and leveraging on their capabilities optimises a
  shipper's supply chain while also providing a
  competitive edge. Trade System provides the most
  cost effective distribution center Montreal
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  1-866-350-9831

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