As we have seen, or experienced, within the current supply chain environment, the cost of the goods that are purchased by consumers, are affected by the costs incurred within the logistics systems. A number of other major of major factors such as competition in the market, the spatial relationships of nodes (distribution centers, warehouses, etc), and product characteristics. From a product perspective, what product characteristics affect logistics costs? Discus the impact of these characteristics on logistics costs. Within the current climate, are some characteristics increasing in importance than others?