Tlmt200 Retail Shipping And Receiving Case Study: The Hunt Company

This study source was downloaded by 100000865965430 from CourseHero.com on 07-08-2023 14:47:17 GMT -05:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/205411289/TLMT200-Assign-8-Hunt-Company-Case-Studydocx/ 1Case Study: The Hunt CompanyStudent NameInstitutional AffiliationTLMT200 Retail Shipping and ReceivingProfessorThis study source was downloaded by 100000865965430 from CourseHero.com on 07-08-2023 14:47:17 GMT -05:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/205411289/TLMT200-Assign-8-Hunt-Company-Case-Studydocx/2IntroductionA good distribution improvement strategy is crucial for companies involved with retail shipping and receiving because it helps reduce costs and optimize the flow of goods. In 2002, a privately owned Philadelphia-based corporation named Hunt opted to subcontract production of its high-volume goods, including office and graphic supplies, to Chinese-based contractors (Hugos et al., 2006). However, choosing low-cost suppliers was a major change that led to the company suffering numerous problems with its distribution processes (Hugos et al., 2006). This case study essay, therefore, aims to detail a new distribution improvement strategy for the Hunt.Important Facts of the Case Study The case study highlights important details about the company that can be used to guide the development of a new distribution development strategy. For instance, following the decision to outsource its manufacturing to Chinese-based contractors, the company has been experiencing intense competitive pressure and shrinking margins in its supply of office machines and graphics. In addition, the company is grappling with the issue