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Using the different distribution methods available, explain which transportation mode(s) would be most practical for shipping 300 cases of Hershey's Kisses from Hershey, Pennsylvania to a family-based department/grocery store in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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For the above mentioned scenario, the best possible mode of transportation will be shipment via roads using trucks/lorries. This mode of transportation will not only be economical but will also be quick considering the distance between the two locations. The shipment can be delivered ...

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