For a merchandising company, the costs of shipping inventory to the retail outlet is associated with which element of the value chain?
A)Design
B)Distribution
C)Production and Purchases
D)Customer Service

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Shipping inventory to retail outlets falls under the distribution element of the value chain, as it involves the movement of goods from the company to the end customer. The other options (design, production and purchases, and customer service) are not directly involved with the physical movement of goods.

For a Merchandising Company, the Costs of Shipping Inventory to the Retail