Below is an updated list of some transport questions from despatch and transport managers who have had their transport logistics queries successfully answered and the solutions implemented by PDP Consulting.

• I keep on getting asked to reduce my transport costs. Are you able to give me an industrial average of costs related to my product, industry and service required?

• How will your training programme assist me to save costs and improve the service?

• Are you able to give me an idea of how much I should be paying for a particular load between 2 locations and whether my rate is competitive or not?

• Are you able to visit our company to give us an overview of distribution because most managers seem to have a different perspective of how this component of the marketing mix fits in?

• I am wanting to distribute my products imported from overseas throughout South Africa. Can you give me advise on with whom I should partner and how to set up a local warehouse and distribution network?

• What is the link between the Football Analogy and Distribution? Football Analogy