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Physical distribution involves handling movement and storage of goods from the point of origin to the point of consuption through various channels such as railway,road and air. logistics means the the overall management of the way resources are obtained ,stored and moved to the the locations where they are required. logistics deals with fluent movement of goods and services in a timely and cost effective manner in the supply chain.
From the definations above it is clear that physical distribution falls under logistics and logistics is just broder in context as it involves so many aspects such as handling planning storage and other important components in the supply chain.
