According to the "physical distribution concept":
A) transporting, storing, and product-handling are independent activities.
B) all transporting, storing, and product-handling activities of a business and a whole channel system should be coordinated as part of one system.
C) inventories should be based on production requirements.
D) the production department should be responsible for warehousing and shipping.
E) the lowest-cost distribution system is the best alternative.
Answer: B