Dropshipping distribution model in supply chain management

Abstract

The dropshipping distribution model is relatively new method of distributing goods within the supply chain. This paper deals with the dropshipping distribution model, its implementation in logistics, and supply chain management. Growing trends in e-commerce are shown, and marketing methods, which are very important for setting up a business based on a dropshipping distribution model. A classic supply chain and supply chain operations based on a dropshipping distribution model are compared. Analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of both models will be presented, emphasizing the dropshipping distribution model future development.