Trade flow refers to the process of changes in the form of goods in circulation, namelyCurrency formConvert toCommodity form, and the process of changing from commodity form to currency form. With the occurrence of the buying and selling relationship, the ownership of goods is transferred.The concept of "business flow" is to consider how to pull up from the terminal, guide dealers to operate products, and assist dealers to establishdistribution channel As a bridge between manufacturers, it is convenient for smooth communication and control between themdistributorOperation behaviorEtc.
Business flow is the source of goodssupplyMaterials transferred from the owner to the demanderSocial entityThe flow of goods and materialsEquivalentsExchange Movement and MaterialsTransfer of ownershipExercise.Specific business activities include trading activities andBusiness InformationInformation activities。Commercial activities can create the ownership effect of materials.
①complementarity。That is, the trade demand between the two regions andsupplyComplementarity of models.There are three possibilities. One is potential complementarity, reflecting different regionsnatural resources、cultural landscapeandPolitical systemAccording toComparative advantageLaws may cause areasspecializedAnd exchange;The second is possible complementarity, that isthroughputSurplus in one area and shortage in another area;Third, practical complementarities, one region throughSpecialized productionappearRemaining productsAnd supply the demand of another region;
② MayTransmissibility。Including the value of the commodity itself, which determines whether it can payLong distance transportationCost;The characteristics of the commodity itself, such as perishability, danger, and destructibility;The characteristics related to the surface are as followsnatural environment(terrain, climate, etc.) and human environment (transportation facilities);
③ Intervention opportunities.Drawing on the concept used by Stoff in 1940 when studying immigration, Ullman considered the influence of distance more.The study of commodity flow also includes the quantity, type, value, flow direction and distance of commodity flow.In particular, we should study the grain, industrial raw materials, coal, oilmineral resources, Mainindustrial productThe mechanism and conditions for the international or interregional flow of commodities.Has successfully applied a series ofMathematical analysis method, includinglinear programming, InterregionalInput output analysis、Maximum entropyConceptMarkov chainEtc.
Characteristics of business flow
1. It highlights circulation, that is, business flow is regarded as a part of circulation.
2. It highlights the relationship betweenLogistics activitiesThe mutual influence relationship of.
3. It highlights the function of business flow - "ownership utility".
4. Business flow and logistics are successive activities.
2. According to the results of market researchdistribution channelAnd other factors.
3. The buyer and seller reach a deal through negotiation.
4. The execution process of the transaction.
Similarities and differences between logistics and business flow
1. Links between logistics and business flow
(1) They all belong toCirculation field, YesCommodity circulationThe two different forms of are complementary in function.Usually, the business flow occurs first, then the logistics, and then the logistics is carried out after the completion of the business flow.
(2) They all come fromsupplyThe flow from person to demander has the same starting point and destination.
2. The difference between logistics and business flow
(1) The flowing entities are different.Logistics is materialPhysical entityThe flow of goods is the flow of social entities.
(2) Different functions.Logistics creates space utility of materialsTime utilityThe utility of form and quality, while the commercial flow creates the ownership utility of materials.
3. The sequence and path of occurrence are different from each other.Under special circumstances, there may be no business flow or no business flow.
4. They are different in essence.Business flow is the realization of goodsForm of valueThe replacement of logistics is to realize the change of commodity use position.
In short, there is business flow before logistics.Business flow is the upstream of logistics. Without upstream, there is no downstream, so it is necessary to rely on business flow to drive logistics.However, if there is no logistics, the business flow cannot be realized. The more prosperous the business flow, the more developed the logistics will be. On the contrary, ifLogistics servicesLagging will also affect the development of business flow.Therefore, they complement and promote each other.
