Discuss How the Strategic Importance of Physical Distribution Is Evident

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Essay

Discuss how the strategic importance of physical distribution is evident in each element of the marketing mix.

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing Income

A company's income statement approach which includes all costs of production (both fixed and variable) in the cost of goods sold, thereby fully absorbing them.

Variable Cost Ratio

The proportion of variable costs to sales, showing the impact of production volume on total costs.

Break-Even Point

The point at which total cost and total revenue are equal, meaning no net loss or gain, and one has "broken even."

Relevant Range

The range of activity within which the assumptions about fixed and variable cost behaviors hold true.