Discuss pros and cons of two distribution network strategies

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Both McMaster-Carr and W.W. Grainger sell maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products. Both companies have catalogs and web pages through which orders can be places. McMaster-Carr ships almost all its orders (although a few customers near its DC do pick up their own orders) from its five warehouses in the United States. W.W. Grainger sells products from more than 350 retail locations, supported by several warehouses. Discuss the pros and cons of the two distribution network strategies. You can find more information about the two companies supply chain operation from their website.

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