Which of the following components are important activities involved in physical distribution?

Transportation, Warehousing,Order processing, and Inventory Control

The correct answer is Option (1) → Transportation, Warehousing,Order processing, and Inventory Control

Physical distribution (logistics) involves all activities related to the movement of goods from producers to consumers. The key components are:

• Transportation → Movement of goods from one place to another.

• Warehousing → Storing goods until they are required.

• Order processing → Handling customer orders quickly and accurately.

• Inventory control → Maintaining optimum stock levels to meet demand without overstocking.

Labeling, Branding, and Packaging → These are part of product-related activities, not physical distribution.