Walmart Asked That Procter & Gamble (P&G) Electronically Link to Its

question 184

Multiple Choice

Walmart asked that Procter & Gamble (P&G) electronically link to its computerized cash register scanning system, allowing for direct electronic ordering and replenishing for all of its stores. This way, Walmart can tell P&G what merchandise it needs, along with how much, when, and to which store to deliver on a daily basis. Walmart is engaged in

• A) ISO 9000 certification.
• B) ISO 14000 certification.
• C) a supply partnership.
• D) sustainable development.
• E) cause marketing.

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Definitions:

Marginal Rate

The rate of change of a variable as another variable changes, typically used in the context of taxes, substitution, or transformation rates.

Technical Substitution

The process of replacing one technique or technology with another that is more efficient or cost-effective.

Marginal Products

The additional output produced as a result of adding one more unit of a specific input, while holding other inputs constant.

Isoquants

Curves that represent combinations of inputs that yield the same output, used in the analysis of production technology.