The transporting function adds value by:
A) making products available where they're needed.
B) making JIT the best approach.
C) making products available when they're needed.
D) making products available when AND where they're needed.
E) making the storage function obsolete.

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The transporting function adds value by making products available not only when they're needed but also where they're needed. Without transportation, products may be available in one location but not easily accessible in another location. Therefore, transportation is essential for products to be available to customers in the right place at the right time. Option A and C may imply the same thing but not as comprehensive as option D. Option B is not necessarily true for all situations, and option E is not accurate as storage function is still essential for many reasons.

The Transporting Function Adds Value By