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distribution costs

the COSTS involved in the physical distribution of products. They include packaging and transport costs, warehousing and stockholding costs. See OVERHEADS. distribution of income see INCOME DISTRIBUTION.
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Other items to be listed include wholesale energy costs, network and distribution costs and She added: "It is right we at first pursue a voluntary agreement as this is the quickest and most cost effective route.
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This agreement further supports Delta's restructuring efforts, including our goal to effectively manage our distribution costs," said Lee Macenczak, Delta's executive vice president of sales and customer service.
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The agreement is a result of several months of negotiations and allows SAS to obtain lower distribution costs, the company said.
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Aeon to buy direct from sources
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