Which of the following activities will optimize the physical distribution of products?
A) The traffic department is primarily concerned with minimizing shipping cost per ton-mile.
B) The only concern of the marketing department is to improve customer service.
C) The finance department is concerned only with reducing inventory costs.
D) The production manager, without consulting any other department, orders longer production runs to Cut unit costs.
E) None. All of the above reflect the traditional fragmented, inefficient approach to physical distribution.

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The correct answer is E because all the options provided reflect a traditional, siloed approach to managing different aspects of a business, which can lead to inefficiencies in physical distribution. Optimizing physical distribution requires a coordinated effort across all departments to balance costs, customer service, and inventory levels.

Which of the Following Activities Will Optimize the Physical Distribution