When pineapples leave Hawaii by ship, they are packed in very large, sealed crates. These crates Are removed from the ships in Western ports and placed on truck trailers that transport the crates of Pineapples to distribution centers. This is an example of:
A) inventory control.
B) containerization.
C) the systems concept of distribution.
D) specialized warehousing.
E) optimization.

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Containerization refers to the use of standardized containers to efficiently transport goods, which is what is described in the scenario with the large, sealed crates being moved by ship and truck.

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