Physical distribution
A) should not require trade-offs for managers.
B) means that consumers get products for low prices.
C) includes transportation of products, but logistics does not.
D) is invisible to most consumers in the United States.
E) All of these alternatives are correct.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Physical distribution includes the transportation of products and encompasses the activities involved in getting a product from the manufacturer to the consumer. However, it is not necessarily visible to most consumers in the United States, as it happens behind the scenes. The other choices are incorrect as physical distribution does require trade-offs for managers, and it does not necessarily mean that consumers get products for low prices. Logistics is a broader concept that includes physical distribution, as well as other activities such as inventory management and warehousing.

Physical Distribution