distribution chain
noun[C]
ukus(alsochain of distribution)COMMERCE,TRANSPORT
theseriesofbusinessesororganizationsthat areinvolvedintransporting,storing, andsellinggoodstocustomers. Forexample, amanufacturersellstheproductto adistributorwhosellstheproducttoretailers(=stores)that thenselltheproducttocustomers:
Since thecompanykeepsvery littleinventory,itssupplyanddistributionchainsmust beperfectlysynchronizedtofulfillcustomerorderssuccessfully.
VATiscollectedat everystagein thegoodsandserviceschainofdistribution.
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supply chain