Physical Distribution Differs from Logistics in That

question 144

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) physical distribution is another common name for logistics.

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Definitions:

Maximum Straightness Tolerance

The highest allowable deviation from a perfectly straight line that a component or feature can have.

MMC

Maximum Material Condition, a concept in dimensioning and tolerancing where a part contains the maximum amount of material within the specified limits.

Maximum Material Limit

A specification in tolerance designating the largest permissible size of a feature without violating the part's functional requirement.

Errors of Straightness

The variation from the desired straight line in the path or surface of a mechanical part.