Which of the following types of activities is/are likely to occur at a distribution center?
A)sorting of products and moving them to loading docks
B)sorting of goods and short-term storing
C)shipping goods directly from manufacturer site to retail stores
D)tracking storing and shipping costs by computers
E)long-term storage of inventory before shipping

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Distribution centers are warehouses designed to speed the flow of goods and avoid unnecessary storing costs.Workers and equipment immediately sort the products as they come in and then move them to an outgoing loading dock and the vehicle that will take them to their next stop.Products may be regrouped or sorted but not stored at these facilities.

Which of the Following Types of Activities Is/are Likely to Occur