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svetoff [14.1K]
3 years ago
10

What is the importance of physical distribution?

Business
1 answer:
lbvjy [14]3 years ago
5 0
Physical distribution helps in maintaining stable prices. Even customers expect price stability over a period of time. proper use of transportation and warehousing facilities can help in matching demand with supply and thus ensure stabilisation of price.
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