Which of the following components are important activities involved in physical distribution?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
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.