Keys to internationalisation

The objective of logistics is to plan, execute and control processes so that the goods are delivered to users when they need them, at the lowest possible cost.

The distances in international trade are measured in thousands of kilometres and the transit lead-time in weeks and sometimes months. In addition, the distribution channels for the same product can vary from one country to another.

Transportation costs and use of distribution channels, as well as the packaging used adds cost to the merchandise and subsequent increase in its price. The time it takes to deliver the goods also directly affects its value. For example, a consignment of Christmas lights does not have the same value if delivered in October as it would if it were delivered in January.

Above all, the selection of distribution channels and suitable transport methods in terms of cost and time, are key to your success in international markets. byGalicia wants transfer the knowledge to you that enables your products to arrive at their destination in a rapid, secure and economical way. Browse the portal:

• Distribution
  Covers how to deliver product from the location where it was manufactured to the end consumer. Efficient distribution means that the product is delivered to the consumer at the right moment thus avoiding the need to store large quantities and that the product is available at all sales points to meet consumer demand. 
  

• Transport
  Transport is the physical movement of the goods between from the point of origin to the destination place. Geographical origin and destination points of international trade operations are normally defined during the initial phases of the negotiation process. Then you determine the most appropriate method of transportation and, lastly, via the selection of the Incoterm, the place and moment in time when the seller transfers the costs and the transport responsibility to the buyer.
  See section on transport. Here you will find an explanation for each one of these details, as well as the role of third-party companies who can help you efficiently manage international transportation.

• Distribution
• Transport