What Are The Different Phases of a Supply Chain?
To the untrained eye, distribution systems appear straightforward. They place orders for goods and services that are 'effortlessly' delivered to their door. However, consumers have no idea how much work goes on behind the scenes to get that product to them. From the perspective of a supplier, a supply chain must be constructed, and this supply chain can be broadly divided into three phases. These phases are first-mile delivery, middle-mile delivery, and last-mile delivery. First-mile Delivery The conveyance of finished goods from the manufacturer's plant to distribution locations is known as first-mile delivery. Products are dispatched from the manufacturer and delivered closer to the customers via first mile delivery. Closer, but not close enough for direct collection. First-mile Delivery Challenges Because only the manufacturer and their direct employees are engaged, first-mile delivery appears to be less complicated than middle- or last-mile delivery. However, it