Which transportation network design is pictured?
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The question asks which transportation network design is represented in the diagram. The diagram shows suppliers shipping to a central distribution center (DC), which then ships to buyer locations. Some buyer locations also ship back to the distribution center.
Answer
All shipments via intermediate transit point.
The transportation network design pictured is 'All shipments via intermediate transit point'.
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The transportation network design pictured is 'All shipments via intermediate transit point'.
More Information
In this design, all shipments from the suppliers are routed through an intermediate transit point (DC) before being sent to the buyer locations.
Tips
It is important to understand the characteristics of different transportation network designs: Direct Shipping, Milk Runs, and Shipping via Intermediate Point, to correctly identify them.
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