Traditional presentations of physical distribution in a principles of marketing course commonly focus on the activities of distribution without effectively integrating them into the marketing mix. This article offers instructors an integrative framework for presenting physical distribution activities as a means of achieving desired levels of customer service and ultimately customer satisfaction.
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