What is the role of a Distribution Manager?
(Expect to talk about planning, warehousing, transportation, KPIs, vendor coordination, cost optimization.)
2. Explain the difference between Logistics and Supply Chain.
3. What distribution models are you familiar with?
Centralized distribution
Decentralized distribution
Cross-docking
Drop-shipping
Just-in-time (JIT)
4. What KPIs do you track in distribution operations?
Examples:
OTIF (On Time In Full)
Inventory turnover
Fill rate
Order cycle time
Transportation cost per unit
Warehouse efficiency
5. What is lead time? How do you reduce it?
