Research on Distribution Issues of Book Chain Taking Xinhua Bookstore as an Example

Abstract:

Coordinated and efficient distribution center is important for the standardization and modernization construction of chain operation for chain enterprise. As to book chain enterprises in China, it’s a common issue for them as lacking of efficient distribution center and it’s essential that every book chain enterprise have a scientific and rational managed distribution center. Therefore, the paper analyzed the status and problems of book chain enterprises in China while taking Xinhua Bookstore as an example, and proposed solving methods for them.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 989-994)
• Pages: 5311-5314
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.989-994.5311
• Online since: July 2014
• Authors: Wei Xiong*, Man Zhang
• Keywords: Book Chain, Distribution Center, Distribution Model, Problem

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