Comparing the Distribution Systems of Dia and Carrefour

This post compares the distribution systems of Dia and Carrefour, which have been introduced in the previous posts. The comparison is based on Sina's and Janina's own interpretation of the collected information.

Carrefour’s Distribution System

This post is also done by Sina http://sinaslogisticsblog.blogspot.com/ and Janina http://logistics-janina.blogspot.com/ and it deals with the distribution system of Carrefour.

1. Introducing Carrefour




To find out information on carrefour's business, we had a look at the "at a glance" presentation of Carrefour
Boasting four hundred parking spaces and 2,500 sq.m of sales floor area, the first Carrefour hypermarket opened in 1963 in Sainte Geneviève-des-Bois, close to Paris.
The concept was entirely new -



everything under one roof



in a self-service environment - and was an overwhelming success.