List of Retailing/Distribution
in Raffles Link

The term distribution center is used quite broadly. Some general merchandise warehouses refer to distribution centers, thereby emphasizing the distribution function of storing merchandise in a warehouse rather than creating inventory. Distribution centers in Raffles Link emphasize the speed of turnover and the quality of service provided to retailers, which should be such that retailers rely more on the distribution center to maintain adequate inventory levels than on themselves. The distribution center in Raffles Link can also provide other consumer-oriented services, such as sales, transportation, and provision of goods on credit. In some merchandise trade, distribution centers serve as a point of concentration for one-time distribution to retail stores.