An Emerging Development in Performing the Logistics Process Is the Utilization

question 33

Multiple Choice

An emerging development in performing the logistics process is the utilization of third-party logistics firms. Third-party logistics firms can:

• A)perform the warehousing function.
• B)perform the transportation function.
• C)perform the entire logistics process from production scheduling to delivery of finished goods to the customer.
• D)all of the answer choices.
• E)both perform the warehousing function and perform the transportation function.

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