Ancillary Service

Definition

Physical Distribution – Ancillary service is an offering provided by modal operators in addition to basic transportation services. The provision of such services typically includes sorting, storing goods prior to delivery, marking or tagging the product, and collecting rate shipment.

Retailing – Ancillary services are those such as layaway, gift wrap, credit, and others not directly related to the actual sale of a specific product within the store. Some of these services are charged for and some are not.

 

References

  1. American Marketing Association, AMA Dictionary.

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