should lead to more efficiency, but in reality the supply chain is became less efficient. This literature study focuses on the distribution of perishable products in general and it highlights the best practices, software and tools that may help solving the individual problems. The subsequent sections describe possible scenarios for Sonnendal, based on the information found in this literature study. Distribution Management First is examined what the basics of distribution management within supply chain
1.1 INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY Asset Management involves the corresponding of costs, opportunities and risks against the desired performance of assets, to achieve the organizational objectives. This harmonizing power need to be considered over different time frames. Asset also enables an organization to examine the need for, and performance of, assets and asset systems at various levels. Additionally, it enable the application of analytical approaches towards managing an asset over the