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dis·tri·bu·tion cen·ter

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  1. Distribution center

    A distribution center for a set of products is a warehouse or other specialized building, often with refrigeration or air conditioning, which is stocked with products to be redistributed to retailers, to wholesalers, or directly to consumers. A distribution center is a principal part, the order processing element, of the entire order fulfillment process. Distribution centers are usually thought of as being demand driven. A distribution center can also be called a warehouse, a DC, a fulfillment center, a cross-dock facility, a bulk break center, and a package handling center. The name by which the distribution center is known is commonly based on the purpose of the operation. For example a "retail distribution center" normally distributes goods to retail stores, an "order fulfillment center" commonly distributes goods directly to consumers, and a cross-dock facility stores little or no product but distributes goods to other destinations. Distribution centers are the foundation of a supply network, as they allow a single location to stock a vast number of products. Some organizations operate both retail distribution and direct-to-consumer out of a single facility, sharing space, equipment, labor resources, and inventory as applicable.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of distribution center in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of distribution center in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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  1. Stephanie Grisham:

    As you know, she went with the president on both trips to Texas to visit with and thank first responders, donate goods and serve food at a shelter, help pass out boxes at a distribution center, and visit a neighborhood that was impacted by the storm.

  2. David Green:

    United Auto Workers don't want Elon Musk coming in. United Auto Workers don't want Amazon building a distribution center.

  3. Craig Rowley:

    The demand for distribution center workers continues to skyrocket, everyone who has a desire to be a distribution center worker already has a job.

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