Physical Distribution Differs from Logistics in That

question 202

Multiple Choice

Physical distribution differs from logistics in that

• A)logistics deals with storing,and physical distribution does not.
• B)logistics uses JIT to coordinate activities among firms,and physical distribution does not.
• C)logistics includes customer service decisions,and physical distribution does not.
• D)logistics includes transporting goods,and physical distribution does not.
• E)None of these answers is correct,as physical distribution is another common name for logistics.

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Definitions:

Planned Variable Costs

The forecasted variable expenses that change in proportion to the activity of a business.

Budgeted Activity Level

An estimate of the amount of production, sales, or other activity for a particular period, used for budgeting and planning processes.

Static Budget

A fixed budget that does not change or adjust in response to variations in business activity levels throughout the budget period.

Variable Overhead Costs

Expenses related to the indirect costs of production that vary with the level of output.