A logistics system can be best defined as the _____.
A)reduction of inventory in a system through more rapid reordering of goods in lower quantities
B)use of a paperless,computer-to-computer relationship between retailers and their vendors
C)total process of planning,implementing,and coordinating the physical movement of merchandise from a manufacturer (wholesaler)to a customer in the most timely and cost-efficient manner possible
D)acquisition and maintenance of a proper merchandise assortment while ordering,shipping,handling,and other related costs are kept in check

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A logistics system encompasses the entire process of planning and coordinating the physical movement of goods from the manufacturer/wholesaler to the end customer in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible. This includes aspects such as transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment. Options A, B, and D describe specific aspects of logistics but do not capture the entire scope of a logistics system.

A Logistics System Can Be Best Defined as the _____