Most physical distribution decisions involve trade-offs

A. between transportation costs and inventory carrying costs only.
B. between sales and consumer service levels only.
C. between availability and speed of delivery only.
D. among costs, consumer service levels, and sales.
E. between the total cost of physical distribution and consumer service levels only.


Answer: D

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