hub-and-spoke system

• Sistema de red en el que un nodo central se conecta con varios nodos periféricos o radios, empleado comúnmente en transporte, logística y telecomunicaciones para optimizar la eficiencia y el enrutamiento.

A network model where a central hub connects to multiple smaller spokes, commonly used in transportation, logistics, and telecommunications to optimize efficiency and routing.

1. Transportation network modelB2formal

   A system where traffic or goods are routed through a central hub to be distributed to various destinations (spokes), often used in airlines, shipping, and logistics.

   Sistema de hub-and-spoke

   • The airline uses a hub-and-spoke system with its main hub in Chicago.
   • Many courier companies rely on a hub-and-spoke system for efficient package delivery.
   • The hub-and-spoke system reduces the number of direct routes needed.

2. Business or organizational modelC1formal

   A structure where a central point (hub) coordinates activities or resources for multiple connected points (spokes).

   Sistema de centro y radios

   • The company adopted a hub-and-spoke system for its regional offices.
   • In a hub-and-spoke system, the main office handles all major decisions.
   • This organizational model is common in large retail chains.