German term (edited): Streckengesch�ften

"Das Streckengeschäft, als spezielle Art der Warendistribution wird in einigen Branchen, (z.B. Stahlhandel), praktiziert. Hierbei werden die Handelsprodukte von einem Geschäftspartner direkt, unter Umgehung eines an der Distribution nicht beteiligten Partners an den Endabnehmer geliefert.
Der nicht am Transport beteiligte Partner hat allerdings eine disponierende Funktion, da Aufträge und Rechnungserstellung über diesen durchgeführt werden (allerdings trägt dieser auch das Ausfallsrisiko)." (see: http://www.zasterbox.de/bonitaet/Streckengeschaeft-cms_268.h...

"Drop Shipment n (wholesaling) = Streckengeschäft" (see: http://medialine.focus.de/PM1D/PM1DB/PM1DBK/PM1DBKA/pm1dbka....

"nonstore dealer
Streckenhändler m, Streckengeschäft n, Streckenhandelsbetrieb m, Distanzhändler m (Einzelhandel) (Großhandel)" (see: http://medialine.focus.de/PM1D/PM1DB/PM1DBK/PM1DBKB/pm1dbkb....

Also see: http://www.proz.com/?sp=h&id=812750 ;-)

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Note added at 54 mins (2004-10-29 00:06:50 GMT)
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This might also interest you: \"Streckengeschäft n (Streckenhandel m, Streckengroßhandel m) (economics)
stockless retailing, nonstore retailing, nonstore wholesaling\" (see: http://medialine.focus.de/PM1D/PM1DB/PM1DBK/PM1DBKA/pm1dbka....

And: \"Streckengeschäft n (Streckenhandel m, Streckengroßhandel m) (economics)
stockless retailing, nonstore retailing, nonstore wholesaling
There are basically three three major types of nonstore retailing, i.e. vending machines, door-to-door sales, and catalogue sales.

(1) Vending Machines:
The sale of merchandise from vending machines represents approximately 1 percent of total retail sales. The relative market share of vending machines has not changed significantly. Most items sold through vending machines are used quickly and in close proximity to the machine itself.
(2) Door-to-Door Sales: Traditionally, the door-to-door salesperson has been an independent entrepreneur selling products by calling directly on customers in their homes or places of business. Although door-to-door selling is still common, it has been partially replaced by party selling ( Partyverkauf) in which a host or hostess supplies food and refreshments in return for a gift from the sponsoring company. The value of the gift depends upon the amount of the company\'s products sold at the party.
(2) Catalogue and Telephone Sales ( Telefonverkauf): Shopping by mail or telephone permits the customer to avoid the problems associated with bad weather, traffic, inadequate parking, and overcrowding at the shopping center. Mail or telephone shopping is particularly helpful to working people who may not have the time to visit several stores.
cf. Lagergeschäft\" (see: http://medialine.focus.de/PM1D/PM1DB/PM1DBK/PM1DBKA/pm1dbka.... :-)

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Note added at 1 hr 1 min (2004-10-29 00:14:00 GMT)
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In this decision of the Appellate Court in Stuttgart, the court/translator leaves the German term \"Streckengeschäft\" and gives a short explanation it (search for Streckengeschäft here: http://www.cisg.law.pace.edu/cases/010312g1.html). :-)