The set of activities concerned with the physical flows of materials, components and finished goods from producer to channel intermediaries and consumers is called which of the following?
A)Channel retailing
B)Channel management
C)Physical distribution
D)Transport

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Physical distribution refers to the set of activities involved in the movement of goods from the producer to intermediaries and consumers. This includes activities such as transportation, warehousing, inventory management, order processing, and packaging. Channel retailing refers specifically to the retailing activities involved in the distribution of goods through intermediaries such as wholesalers and retailers. Channel management refers to the overall management of the relationships between a producer and its intermediaries, while transport refers specifically to the movement of goods from one location to another.

The Set of Activities Concerned with the Physical Flows of Materials