I.      Introduction and Overview

a.      Introduction

i.      Supply chain management

ii.      Inter relationship between distribution center and the supply chain

iii.      History and advancement of distribution centers

b.      Overview                                                                                           

II.      Literature Review

a.       Introduction

i.      Previous Reviews of supply chain management

 ii.      Conclusion

III.    Role of distribution centers in the supply chain

a.       Introduction

b.      Role if distribution centers

i.      Distribution centers as make-break bulk consolidation center

 ii.      Distribution centers as a cross dock

iii.      Distribution centers as a transshipment facility

 iv.      Distribution centers as an assembly facility

v.      Distribution centers as a product fulfillment center

IV.      Analysis

V.        Findings

VI.      Discussions and Conclusions

a.         Discussions

b.         Conclusions

VII.        References