The answer is E. distribution.The answer is E. distribution.

A distribution channel is a route a product takes from the place it is made to the customer who is the end-user.

The channel that the product follows from the time it is produced until it reaches the final consumption is called the distribution channel. Along the distribution channel, there are several middle persons involved. Examples of middle persons in a distribution channel include whole sellers and retailers. Two main classifications of distributions are direct and indirect distribution.