A supporting column sculptured in the form of a draped female figure. Origin of caryatid. From Latin Caryatides, caryatids, from Greek Karuatides, priestesses of Artemis at Caryae, caryatids, from Karuai, Caryae, a village of Laconia in southern Greece with a famous temple to Artemis.
A distributor is an intermediary entity between a the producer of a product and another entity in the distribution channel or supply chain, such as a retailer, a value-added reseller or a system integrator . The distributor performs some of the same functions that a wholesaler does but generally takes a more active role.
Supply Chain âBy âsupply chain,â we mean the whole food growing and distribution system from farm or ocean to our stores. 1  Our Food and Products. 2  Animal Welfare. 3  High-Impact Commodities. 4  Ingredient Safety. 5  Safety FirstâFocusing on Keeping Our Customers and Their Families Safe. 6  Supplier Diversity. 7  Quality and Our Brands Manufacturing Standards.