Business Essentials (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134129969
Author: Ronald J. Ebert, Ricky W. Griffin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13, Problem 13.14A
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To develop: A preliminary design of a company’s start-up distribution mix including the distribution channels and physical distribution and explain the reason for the choice of selection.
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