Definitions for "Physical Distribution"
Term used to describe all the activities involved in distributing the goods from the end of conversion to the customer.
Outbound logistics, from the end of the production line to the ultimate customer.
That set of activities concerned with the efficient flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, and finished goods from source to point-of-consumption in such a way as to profitably meet customer needs.
The process of planning, storing, order picking, and shipping of products through the supply chain.