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Logistics-Physical Distribution |
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The
Company has a comprehensive distribution network throughout the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia. The distribution activities are as follows: Import
Section The
Companys Import Section is responsible for clearing products from
Customs, whether it is by air or seaport. They are also responsible
for Saudi Ministry of Health clearances. The total number of staff employed in this section is 6, four of whom are field representatives. Central
Warehouse Storage Once
the Import Section has cleared the items, they are received at the Central
Warehouse for checking, locating, and eventually, distribution to the
customers. Central
Warehouses Apart
from the Branch Stores in each region, there are Central Warehouses in
Riyadh and Jeddah. The
Riyadh Central Warehouse is located in Diraiyah and is divided into four
areas one area is utilized for pharmaceutical products and has a total
storage capacity of 2,800 square meters. The
second is used to store medical supplies consumables and has a storage
capacity of 2,000 square meters. A third
warehouse of 3,000 square meters facility is being built at a cost of
SAR 3.5 Million, to store tender goods. A fourth
biggest warehouse of 4200 square meters is being built at a cost of SAR
6 Million, to accommodate the current business growth and the future
growth to be driven by the two new factories. The
Company founder owns the land and buildings. All
warehouses are provided with air-conditioning, fire and safety equipment,
and the Central Warehouse also has a walk-in refrigerated area. There
is a direct security line installed to the Civil Defense Department should
an emergency arise. The
Riyadh warehouse has three forklifts and eleven (11) hand-pallet
forklifts. Company
policy dictates that we should keep maximum stock levels. This
applies to the regional branches and warehouses, thus, utilizing the
storage space more efficiently. Distribution
Vehicles and Schedules The current distribution fleet consists of 51 vehicles comprising small air-conditioned vans and refrigerated 3-ton, 5-ton, and 10-ton vehicles. The larger trucks are used for transfer from general store to regional branch stores.
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