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Distribution of Products/Expert Profile
Expertise
Can answer questions relating to: Supply chain; logistics; distribution; warehousing; transportation; traffic; customer service; inventory; manufacturing; purchasing; facility location; site selection;strategy; operations; supply chain software. Can`t answer technical/legal/regulatory issues in maritime and air cargo law
Past/Present Clients
Fortune 1000 industrial companies; mid-market manufacturing and distribution companies; retail chains; wholesalers
What do you like about this subject?
It provides great competitive advantage to companies who implement its strategies.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Achieve delivering value to clients.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Supply chain includes: buy, make, ship, sell, serve and communicate with suppliers, customers, intermediaries and strategic partners.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Supply chain is provacative because it integrates the physical, informational, and financial aspects of product flows from original sources to end users.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Baris | 03/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Lisa | 06/01/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Peter WAS clear, timely and polite. He ..... |
| Sammie | 04/21/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much Peter. We will contact ..... |
| Elizabeth | 01/26/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Peter Crosby was a big help with ..... |
| Mike | 12/19/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Peter, for your advice and ..... |
Recent Answers from Peter A. Crosby
2008-10-09 How to distribute a product:
Rich: You need the services of Bill Knauer, CGR's sales channels of distribution consultant that helps startup food and beverage companies like yours to secure shelf space at retail outlets. Bill's
2008-09-04 Business administration:
Johnson: Distribution refers to finished goods warehousing and transportation. Logistics refers to distribution, customer service, and inbound freight from suppliers, as well as facility location
2008-07-25 Distribution Costs:
Kevin: Kurt Salmon is an apparel industry management consulting firm. They will know where these benchmarks exist, and you may be able to find a white paper posted on an apparel trade association's
2008-06-19 product distribution:
Betty: To have your product carried by Wal Mart, you need to hire a product sales distribution consultant who will lobby for you and secure you space. I recommend Bill Knauer, who is a member of
2008-06-13 container route:
Serenity: I can answer your questions, but it will take some time, and I will have to charge my normal billing rates for the work. Please contact me at (310) 553-6837 for followup. Sincerely,
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