The article focuses on the efforts of shippers to establish flexibility and agility into their networks of distribution centers in order to respond quickly to the fast market changes. Adding a distribution center to a company's portfolio will eliminate the distance between its fulfillment operation and its customers, reduce freight costs and provide quality service. Some shippers turn to third-party logistics companies due to their extensive networks.
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Thuermer, K. E. (2007). Where, why, and how many?. Logistics Management, 46(3), 47–49. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=24605207&lang=pt-br&site=ehost-live
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