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The components of physical distribution are:

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✅ Correct Option: 2

Option 1 -> Feedback is a marketing communication tool, not a physical distribution component.

Option 2 -> Includes all core components: order-processing (receiving and handling orders), inventory control (managing stock levels), warehousing (storing goods), and transportation (moving goods to customers).

Option 3 -> Promoting is a marketing activity focused on communication and persuasion, not physical distribution of goods.

Option 4 -> Labelling is part of packaging/product design, and feedback relates to marketing communication, neither are physical distribution components.


Hence, Option 2 -> Order-processing, inventory control, warehousing and transportation are the fundamental components of physical distribution that ensure efficient movement and storage of goods from manufacturers to end customers -> correct

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