You might have the perfect product, brilliant forecasts, and full warehouses. But if the goods don’t reach the customer on time and in good shape, all that effort is wasted. Transportation is the bloodstream of a supply chain — it links suppliers, factories, distribution centres, shops, and front doors. This chapter shows you how to design and run delivery networks. We’ll balance cost, speed, and reliability, and uncover the special tricks that keep everything from fresh strawberries to life‑saving vaccines moving safely.