Multi-location merch distribution — logistics and economics

Distributing 1000 kits to 30 office locations: 3 approaches. (1) Centralized: ship to one HQ, internal redistribution — cheapest ($0 extra logistics) but burdens HR/admin. (2) Direct fulfillment: each location ships separately — $5-10/extra address, faster delivery, no HQ burden. (3) Hub-spoke: regional hubs (3-5) then last-mile — middle ground. For 30 locations × 30 units: option (1) saves $300, but loses ~2 days HR time + $200 in shipping internal. Option (2) costs $300 + saves 2 days. Choose (2) for time-critical, (1) for cost-critical.