Glossary Discription

A distribution centre is a specialized logistics facility designed to receive, process, store, and distribute goods to retailers, wholesalers, or end customers as part of an integrated supply chain network. Unlike traditional warehouses that primarily focus on long-term storage, distribution centres emphasize rapid inventory turnover and order fulfillment operations. These facilities serve as strategic intermediary points between manufacturers or suppliers and final destinations, incorporating value-added services such as order picking, packing, sorting, labeling, and quality control to optimize the flow of goods through the supply chain.