Commonwealth Dry Cleaners has 400 hours a week available to use in dry cleaning or laundry. Four thousand inches of hanging space is available. The average item that is dry cleaned takes six inches of hanging space, whereas laundry items take up only three inches of hanging space. The contribution margin for laundry items averages $3.50; dry cleaned items average $6.50. Fifty items can be washed per hour, whereas only twenty can be dry cleaned.
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3PL Warehousing
Third-party logistics involving the outsourcing of warehousing and distribution functions to a specialized company.
Distribution KPIs
Key Performance Indicators specific to distribution, measuring the efficiency, accuracy, and speed of distributing goods to the end customer.
Speed of Service
The rate at which a business can complete a service or deliver a product, often a critical competitive advantage in fast-paced industries.
Distribution Strategy
A plan detailing how a company will deliver its products or services to customers, including channels, logistics, and geographic considerations.
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