The major distribution center of Zara is located in La Corunã, where all products pass through. The distribution center is equipped with the most sophisticated and up-to-date automated systems. For every store, the orders are packed in separated boxes and racks and are ready to ship within 8 hours after the order arrived. The apparel is then transported directly to Zara’s stores in Europe by contractors, which use trucks bearing Zara’s name. For deliveries over sea, the trucks drive to airports, which are close to La Corunã (mostly Santiago di Compostela) (Heller, R. 2001). The orders arrive in the stores in Europe normally within 24 hours, in the USA within 48 hours and Japan within 48 to 72 hours (Ferdows et al. 2003).