OPTIMUM UTILIZATION OF VEHICLES’ VOLUME TO DECREASE TRANSPORTATION COST PER UNIT

Abstract

Consumer durables are products purchased by consumers that are manufactured for long-term use. As opposed to many goods that are intended for consumption in the short term, consumer durables are intended to endure regular usage for several years or longer before replacement.

Common example of customer durables in the possession of most households is appliances. These items may include ovens, refrigerators, toasters, and gas or electric water heaters. Consumer durables of this type are intended for use on a continuing basis, and often are sold with some type of warranty or service contract that helps to ensure the appliance will continue working for an appreciable period of time.

The consumer durables industry can be broadly classified into two segments: Consumer Electronics and Consumer Appliances. Consumer Appliances can be further categorized into Brown Goods and White Goods. Consumer electronics is basically entertainment systems like television, VCRs, audio systems and home theater systems. Consumer appliances are other household appliances like refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, food processors, and vacuum cleaners. Brown goods are relatively light and low priced fast moving electronics goods on the other hand White goods signify for relatively high priced, heavy and slow moving electronic good.