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Proposal of a Review Paper

Central warehouses vs multiple distribution centers

Introduction

Many professionals use the terms warehouses and distribution centers to describe the same concept. However, there are lots of different features between warehouses and distribution centers in logistics field. The warehouse is the act of storing goods that will be sold or distributed later and its capacity and technology differs based on the business size and nature. While distribution centers are facilities used to receive, store, and distribute products and services based on orders.

Objectives

1. To evaluate the option of using central or multiple warehouses based on the business models and target market.

2. To evaluate the option of making the warehouse as a distribution center or to have two different locations for each task.

Outline to achieve these objectives

Collecting qualitative data and evaluate them based on experts' opinions and other previous researches to reach a desired conclusion. Also, I will focus on comparing between Walmart and Amazon business model to highlight the difference between each company's warehouse and distribution center.

Data

Qualitative data from Walmart and amazon case studies, researches and official websites.

Table of contents:

1. Introduction

2. Difference between warehouses and distribution center

3. Pros and cons of central warehouses

4. Criteria of choosing a central warehouse location

5. Warehouse management system/ monitor inventory and how they refill their products.

6. Walmart

7. Amazon

8. conclusion