Which of the Following Statements Is True About Physical Distribution

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about physical distribution and logistics?

• A) Physical distribution refers to the planning, movement, and flow of goods and related information throughout the supply chain.
• B) Forecasting includes a number of activities, such as recording the sale, making the appropriate accounting entries, and billing the customer.
• C) Containerized shipping restricts flexibility in transportation.
• D) Air transport tends to be the cheapest method of transportation.
• E) In a typical distribution center, goods produced at a variety of locations are collected, sorted, coded, and redistributed to fill customer orders.

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