Distribution is the organized process of delivering goods from a supplier to the final customer.
Word in 30 Seconds
- The process of delivering goods to customers.
- Commonly used in logistics and e-commerce.
- Refers to the last-mile delivery system.
Overview
- 1概览：配送（Distribution）是现代物流体系中的核心环节，特指在经济合理区域范围内，根据客户要求，对物品进行拣选、加工、包装、分割、组配等作业，并按时送达指定地点的活动。它不仅是简单的运输，更包含了服务与管理的属性。
Examples
这家超市提供免费配送服务。
everydayThis supermarket provides free delivery service.
公司已优化了全国的物流配送网络。
formalThe company has optimized its national logistics distribution network.
外卖配送员正在路上。
informalThe food delivery person is on the way.
我们需要分析城市配送的成本效率。
academicWe need to analyze the cost-efficiency of urban distribution.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
配送范围
Delivery area
统一配送
Unified distribution
Often Confused With
Transport refers to the physical movement of goods over long distances. Distribution focuses on the final delivery to the end user.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The term is primarily used in professional and logistics contexts. It is more formal than '送货'. Use it when discussing business operations or supply chain management.
Common Mistakes
Beginners often interchange it with '运输'. Remember that '配送' is usually for the final stage of the journey. Do not use it to describe moving goods between factories.
Tips
Focus on the service aspect
Remember that '配送' implies a service-oriented approach to delivery. It is about meeting the specific requirements of the receiver.
Avoid using for long-distance transport
Do not use '配送' for international shipping or long-distance bulk transport. Use '运输' (transportation) for those cases.
The rise of local delivery
In China, the term is closely associated with the rapid growth of 'instant delivery' services for food and groceries.
Word Origin
The word combines '配' (to allocate/match) and '送' (to deliver). It reflects the shift from simple transport to value-added logistics services.
Cultural Context
In China's digital economy, efficient delivery services have become a standard expectation for consumers. The 'last-mile' delivery is a critical competitive advantage for businesses.
Memory Tip
Think of '配' as 'matching/arranging' and '送' as 'sending'. Together, it is arranging the goods to send them to the right person.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions配送是一个更广泛的物流概念，涵盖了仓储、分拣和配送过程。快递通常指代具体的包裹投递服务，是配送的一种具体形式。
配送中心负责接收大批量货物，进行分类、包装和整理，然后根据各地的需求将货物分发出去。它是物流网络中的枢纽。
配送效率直接决定了客户的购物体验。快速且准确的配送能显著提高客户满意度和品牌忠诚度。
配送费的承担方取决于销售政策，有时由商家承担（免费配送），有时由消费者在结账时支付。
Test Yourself
由于双十一订单量激增，物流公司延长了___时间。
在物流语境下，商品送达客户的过程称为配送。
Score: /1
Summary
Distribution is the organized process of delivering goods from a supplier to the final customer.
- The process of delivering goods to customers.
- Commonly used in logistics and e-commerce.
- Refers to the last-mile delivery system.
Focus on the service aspect
Remember that '配送' implies a service-oriented approach to delivery. It is about meeting the specific requirements of the receiver.
Avoid using for long-distance transport
Do not use '配送' for international shipping or long-distance bulk transport. Use '运输' (transportation) for those cases.
The rise of local delivery
In China, the term is closely associated with the rapid growth of 'instant delivery' services for food and groceries.
Examples
4 of 4这家超市提供免费配送服务。
This supermarket provides free delivery service.
公司已优化了全国的物流配送网络。
The company has optimized its national logistics distribution network.
外卖配送员正在路上。
The food delivery person is on the way.
我们需要分析城市配送的成本效率。
We need to analyze the cost-efficiency of urban distribution.
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