Question

Leon Georges works in the warehouse for a manufacturer of air-purification systems. He is responsible for the transportation of metal components, preformed plastic, etc. used to manufacture the systems as well as the efficient movement of the finished systems from the manufacturing facility to the warehouse to distribution trucks. Georges is involved in:___________ 1. intermediation; 2. component logistics 3. distribution4. countertrading5. centralized transportation

Answer 1

Answer:

3. Distribution

Explanation:

Distribution refers to making a product available to customers for purchase by transferring it from the source of manufacture to the retailers.  Distribution is one of the essential components of marketing mix.

Channels to distribution are whole sellers, retailers, brokers and middlemen, and direct sales. Distribution entails all activities relating to supply of finished products to customers.

In the given case, Leon's work involves transportation of metal components as well as efficient movement of the finished systems from manufacturing unit to the warehouses and subsequently to distribution trucks. These represent activities of distribution.