What Is a Company's Most Direct Tie to the Customer

question 46

Multiple Choice

What is a company's most direct tie to the customer?

• A) the product
• B) the salesperson
• C) the parent company
• D) the retail outlet
• E) the distributor

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Definitions:

Supply Chain Operation

The execution and management of activities involved in sourcing, procurement, conversion, and logistics management to produce and deliver goods or services.

Logistics Facility Location

The strategic decision-making process regarding the placement of logistical facilities, such as warehouses and distribution centers, to optimize supply chain efficiency.

Supply Chain Network Redesign

The process of reassessing and altering the structure of a supply chain to improve efficiency, reduce costs, or meet new market demands.

Containers

Large, standard-sized metal boxes used for transporting goods over long distances, especially for international shipping.