We explain what distribution is and what its various meanings are in areas such as marketing, mechanics and economics.
What is distribution?
Distribution is defined as the action and effect of distributing, that is, of distributing, dividing, and acquires specific connotations depending on the context in which it is used. Basically he is opposed to the idea of concentrating, of hoarding.
For example, in the field of marketing, distribution encompasses the entire infrastructure and the organization that enables the arrival of products and services to wholesalers, retailers and / or consumers end, so that it involves numerous aspects, which often function as links in a chain, among them is transportation, generally represented by a fleet of trucks, or railways, ships, pipelines, substations of electricity, pipes, etc., and the human team: promoters, vendors, deliverymen. For this reason, we often speak of channels, chains and distribution networks.
For the statistics, the distribution of a variable study is an interesting piece of information, since it describes in mathematical terms how a certain phenomenon occurs. Some examples of distributions of probability, are the normal (also known as the Gaussian bell distribution), the binomial, the Poisson's, the Student's, and the Chi-squared distribution.
To illustrate with a specific example, it may be important in epidemiological studies to know the distribution throughout the year of a certain disease (for example, influenza by virus Influenza), to design vaccination plans and prevention strategies.
In its most everyday use, distributing is simply distributing or dividing something and placing the parts in different places or assigning them to different persons, according to various criteria, which can be arbitrary (based on will, or even convenience), or obey issues established in the law. A clear example of the latter is the distribution of the assets of a deceased person according to the law Argentina, which indicates that 50% corresponds to the widow and the other 50% is distributed among the children.
In mechanics, is known as distribution to the set of pieces that regulate the input and output of gases in the cylinder. This entire system must work synchronously with the crankshaft, so that the opening and closing of the valves occurs at the appropriate times. The distribution system of a car encompasses the valves with their springs, seats, guides and fasteners. It also includes the camshaft, the control elements and the tappets and rocker arms. The type of timing that a model car has depends on the location of the camshaft in the engine.
In the field of macroeconomy, it is usual to talk about the distribution of entry or income, to refer to how the wealth produced is distributed among the members of the different social classes, or the distribution of the tax burden, which shows which socioeconomic sector contributes the most to collection.
It has been stated that many times problems Administration at the national, provincial or district level does not occur due to lack of resources but due to their inadequate distribution.