A small retailer could no longer handle all of the distribution activities as her business grew.She hired a shipper and an information technology company to assist with these functions.She is using __________ for physical distribution for her business.
A)producers
B)wholesalers
C)retailers
D)selling agents
E)outsourcing

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The scenario describes the small retailer outsourcing her physical distribution activities to a shipper and an information technology company. Therefore, the best choice is E, outsourcing. The other options (producers, wholesalers, retailers, and selling agents) do not accurately describe the situation.

A Small Retailer Could No Longer Handle All of the Distribution