List the Six Major Elements of the Physical Distribution System

question 57

Essay

List the six major elements of the physical distribution system along with the focus area for each.

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Definitions:

Perpetual Inventory System

The inventory system in which each purchase and sale of merchandise is recorded in an inventory account.

Control Over Inventory

The process of managing and regulating the supply, storage, and accessibility of inventory to ensure sufficient quantities without excessive surplus.

Periodic Inventory System

The inventory system in which the inventory records do not show the amount available for sale or sold during the period.

Merchandise Inventory Account

An account that tracks the cost of goods held for sale during an accounting period.