Unit 2 – Economic Essentials
Physical Distribution
Chapter 25 – Physical Distribution Section 25-1
Deadline Date: __________________
Directions: Complete these assignments to satisfy the requirements for this lesson. Manage your
time wisely. You must complete all assignments; you may complete them in any order. You must
do this work in class and on your own.
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Read pp. 322-328.
What is physical distribution? What activities does it include?
What is the expense to businesses for physical distribution?
What 3 marketing functions are involved in physical distribution?
What are the 5 major forms of transportation used to move goods?
What percentage of shipments under 1000 pounds uses trucks for distribution?
What federal agency regulates the trucking industry?
What are the four types of motor carriers? Explain each.
List 4 advantages and 4 disadvantages of truck transportation.
What is a ton-mile?
What are the 6 types of services offered by rail transportation?
List 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages to rail transportation.
What agency regulates U.S. water transportation?
What are the 3 types of water transportation?
What are 1 advantage and 3 disadvantages of water transportation?
What are 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of pipeline transportation?
What agency regulates air transportation?
List 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages to air transportation.
List 4 kinds of transportation service companies. Describe each and the advantage of using
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Physical Distribution
Unit 2 – Economic Essentials
Chapter 25 – Physical Distribution Section 25-2
Deadline Date: __________________
Directions: Complete these assignments to satisfy the requirements for this lesson. Manage your
time wisely. You must complete all assignments; you may complete them in any order. You must
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Read pp. 329-333.
Why do businesses store goods?
List 4 types of storage facilities and the advantages and disadvantages of using each.
Complete the case study on p. 332.
What are some challenges to distribution planning in international markets?
Complete the Vocabulary Review p. 153 attached.
Complete the Marketing Application on pp. 155-156.
Do a PowerPoint presentation on the distribution process.