Understanding Business
Understanding Business
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ISBN: 9780078023163
Author: William G Nickels, James McHugh, Susan McHugh
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 15.7, Problem 8TP
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To determine: The difference between logistics and distribution.

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When the planning, implementation and controlling of flow of information is done from the starting point of consumption to reach the requirements of the customer and earn profits as well, it is known as logistics.

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