- Reduced operating costs
- Greater control over inventory
- Flexibility
What Is Direct-Store Delivery (DSD)
A direct-store delivery (DSD) model refers to the process of shipping products directly from a manufacturer or supplier facility to the customer’s retail store rather than a distribution center. This type of delivery can improve efficiency and reduce labor costs by minimizing touchpoints. DSD relies on just-in-time deliveries and may be an ideal solution for operations that have daily fresh deliveries, just-in-time deliveries to manage high SKU inventory, high-volume products, the desire to maximize space, a need to control the chain of custody, or products that require special handling and driver training.
Reduced Operating Costs
Greater Control over Inventory
Additionally, bypassing the distribution center and communicating directly with the supplier gives retailers greater control over their inventory, which in turn drives sales growth.
