Discuss the financial impact of logistics in today’s businesses. Guideline Notes Required to explain the influence of e-commerce on logistics. The discussion must provide clarity on how the tool improves the logistics function. They should then compare the aspects of a business to consumer (B2C) distribution channel to those of a business to business (B2B) distribution channel. Provide relevant examples to support the discussion. Pure discussion is required,

Discuss the financial impact of logistics in today’s businesses. Guideline Notes Required to explain the influence of e-commerce on logistics. The discussion must provide clarity on how the tool improves the logistics function. They should then compare the aspects of a business to consumer (B2C) distribution channel to those of a business to business (B2B) distribution channel. Provide relevant examples to support the discussion. Pure discussion is required,

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Author:Pride, William M

Publisher:Pride, William M

Chapter14: Marketing Channels And Supply Chain Management

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