The Williams Co

question 38

Multiple Choice

The Williams Co.combines all of its orders going to Tokyo,Japan,during the month into a single shipment.This is an example of:

• A)Market area consolidation.
• B)Pooled delivery consolidation.
• C)Economies of distance.
• D)Scheduled delivery consolidation.

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