Which of the Following Statements Regarding Amazon

question 153

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding Amazon.com is false?

• A) The company was opened by Jeff Bezos in 1995.
• B) The company was founded as, and still is, a "virtual retailer" with no inventory.
• C) The company is now a world-class leader in warehouse management and automation.
• D) The company uses both United Parcel Service and the U.S. Postal Service as shippers.
• E) Amazon obtains its competitive advantage through inventory management.

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