After studying this chapter's learning objectives, visit the following web sites and, based on the information you find, answer the following questions:
- The International Warehouse Logistics Association
- What is the purpose of this organization?
- How does their definition of distribution compare with others you have encountered?
- The Material Handling Society of America
- What is the purpose of this organization?
- What features contained in this site could help you with material handling decisions?
- Cass Information Systems
- Read the section on "Warehousing" and discuss in light of this chapter.
- The Association for Transport Packaging
- What is the purpose of this organization?
- How might this group help with distribution problems?
- What benefits could you anticipate?
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