Question
Physical distribution as a function of marketing involves two major decision areas. List these decision areas.

Answer

  1. Decision regarding channels of distribution or the marketing intermediaries to be used.
  2. Physical movement of the product from where it is produced to a place where it is required by the customers for their consumption or use.

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