The total cost approach to physical distribution management

A. might suggest a high-cost transporting mode if storing costs could be reduced enough to lower total distribution costs.
B. ignores inventory carrying costs.
C. seeks to minimize the cost of transportation.
D. seeks to eliminate the storing function.
E. All these answers are correct.


Answer: A

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