Hub-and-spoke

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002923",
  "term": "Hub-and-spoke",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A distribution model where goods or passengers are routed through a central facility, known as the hub, before being transported to their final destinations, the spokes. This system consolidates shipments at the hub, allowing for more efficient long-haul transportation. Airlines and parcel delivery services frequently employ a hub-and-spoke network.",
  "subject": "Transport and logistics",
  "translations": {
    "de": "hub-and-spoke",
    "es": "hub-and-spoke",
    "fr": "en étoile"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/hub-and-spoke/"
}