The Physical Distribution Concept Says (Or Implies) That

question 135

Multiple Choice

The physical distribution concept says (or implies) that:

• A) transporting, storing, and product-handling are unrelated activities for cost control.
• B) the best distribution system is the lowest cost one.
• C) a firm should seek to minimize the total cost of transporting, storing, and product-handling-for a given level of customer service.
• D) if the transporting department minimizes its costs and the storing department minimizes its costs and the product-handling department minimizes its costs-then the total cost of physical distribution will be minimized.
• E) None of these alternatives is correct.

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Definitions:

Middle Ear

The part of the ear located between the eardrum and the oval window, containing the three small bones that transmit sound vibrations.

Deafness

The condition of lacking the power of hearing or having impaired hearing.

Auricle

The outer part of the ear; also known as the pinna.

Malleus

A small bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations from the eardrum to the incus.