The main disadvantage to a hub-and-spoke system is that any disruption at the hub, such as bad weather, can create delays.
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hub and spoke system — Hub Hub (h[u^]b), n. [See 1st {Hob}.] 1. The central part, usually cylindrical, of a wheel; the nave. See Illust. of {Axle box}. [1913 Webster] 2. The hilt of a weapon. Halliwell. [1913 Webster] 3. A rough protuberance or projecting obstruction;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Hub and Spoke System — Der Begriff Hub and Spoke bzw. Nabe Speiche wird in verschiedenen Zusammenhängen benutzt. Gemeint ist damit in allen Fällen, dass die Verbindung zwischen zwei Endknoten A und B nicht direkt, sondern über einen Zentralknoten Z, den Hub (englisch:… … Deutsch Wikipedia
hub-and-spoke system — noun a system of air transportation in which local airports offer air transportation to a central airport where long distance flights are available • Syn: ↑hub and spoke • Hypernyms: ↑air transportation system … Useful english dictionary
hub-and-spoke — noun a system of air transportation in which local airports offer air transportation to a central airport where long distance flights are available • Syn: ↑hub and spoke system • Hypernyms: ↑air transportation system * * * ¦ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷… … Useful english dictionary
Hub-and-Spoke — Der Begriff Hub and Spoke bzw. Nabe Speiche wird in verschiedenen Zusammenhängen benutzt. Gemeint ist damit in allen Fällen, dass die Verbindung zwischen zwei Endknoten A und B nicht direkt, sondern über einen Zentralknoten Z, den Hub (englisch:… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Hub and Spoke — Der Begriff Hub and Spoke, Speichenarchitektur bzw. Nabe Speiche wird in verschiedenen Zusammenhängen benutzt. Gemeint ist damit in allen Fällen, dass die Verbindung zwischen zwei Endknoten A und B nicht direkt, sondern über einen Zentralknoten Z … Deutsch Wikipedia
hub-and-spoke — hub′ and spoke′ adj. trs of or designating a system of air transportation by which local flights carry passengers to one major regional airport where they can board long distance or other local flights for their final destinations • Etymology:… … From formal English to slang
hub-and-spoke — /hub euhn spohk /, adj. of or designating a system of air transportation by which local flights carry passengers to one major regional airport where they can board long distance or other local flights for their final destinations. [1980 85] * * * … Universalium
hub and spoke distribution — A physical distribution system developed and modeled on industry standards to provide cargo management for a theater. It is based on a “hub” moving cargo to and between several “spokes”. It is designed to increase transportation efficiencies and… … Military dictionary
hub-and-spoke — adjective Date: 1980 being or relating to a system of routing air traffic in which a major airport serves as a central point for coordinating flights to and from other airports … New Collegiate Dictionary
