The DSD report documents up to date and accurate research that summarizes and extends the common knowledge on Direct Store Delivery.

  • What is DSD? How does it differ from other modes of distribution? Are there alternative understandings in different countries or in different companies?
  • Who actually runs DSD?
  • Are there differences in the DSD acceptance related to countries or goods?
  • Which products are DSD products? Which products are distributed for which reasons by DSD? Which products are usually not distributed via DSD?
  • How do companies run DSD?
  • How do companies structure the DSD process?
  • Are there differences according to countries, companies, or goods?
  • Which characteristic roles do companies use in the daily DSD operation?
  • Which trends will shape the conduct of DSD in the future?
  • How does IT support the DSD process?
  • Which IT functionalities are available from shelf by today?
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