TY - BOOK AU - Kapoor, Satish K and Kansal, Purva TI - Basics of Distribution Management SN - 9788120321823 U1 - 658.84 PY - 2022/// CY - Delhi PB - PHI Learning KW - Distribution Management N1 - Basics of Distribution Management; Physical Distribution is a distinct but integral part of business logistics, involving all those activities relating to the physical movement of goods from the factory to the consumer. Recently, the concept has been expanded to supply chain management which enables better customer relationship with smooth supply of goods. This introductory text is focused on the essential concepts, tools and strategies that comprise Distribution Management. It emphasizes the idea that distribution management is an effective marketing strategy and a potent competitive tool. Defining the concept of physical distribution in the initial chapter, the book then describes in detail the objectives, functions and components of all the activity centres of physical distribution in the Indian context, from a system ER -