TY - JOUR A1 - Kellner, Florian T1 - Exploring the impact of urbanization on consumer goods distribution networks JF - Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies N2 - Purpose Due to the growing percentage share of urban dwellers, the physical distribution of products faces altering conditions. This research explores the effects that urbanization has on the performance of a fast-moving consumer goods distribution network. A focus is set on changes in distribution cost, the cost-minimal network design, and greenhouse gas emissions. Design/methodology/approach The analyses are based on a quantitative distribution network model of an existing manufacturer of consumer goods. Findings The results indicate that the foreseen population shift will affect the network's economic and environmental performance. Effects are, among others, due to differences in the efficiency of supplying urban and nonurban regions. The combined effects of urbanization and the development of the population size will even more affect the network's performance. Originality/value Research dealing with distribution logistics and urbanization primarily focuses on city logistics. In this paper, the object of analysis is the entire distribution system. KW - Distribution network KW - Distribution logistics KW - Urbanization KW - Fast-moving consumer goods Y1 - 2021 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1108/JABES-12-2019-0127 VL - 28 IS - 2 SP - 101 EP - 120 ER -