The Basic Purpose of Supply Chain Management Is to

question 62

Multiple Choice

The basic purpose of supply chain management is to

• A) synchronize the operations of all suppliers with those of purchasing, production, distribution, and customers.
• B) reduce the inventory by proper selection of customers and transportation modes.
• C) create an exclusive set of suppliers who will not supply your competitors.
• D) link your customers together so that the flow of materials remains under control.

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Definitions:

Typical

Characteristic of a particular group, class, or category, often used to describe what is considered normal or expected.

Saltation

Transport of sediment in which particles are moved in a series of short, intermittent bounces on a bottom surface.

Streambed

The bottom surface of a stream or river channel where water flows, often consisting of sediment, rocks, and organic material.

Stream Transportation

The process by which streams and rivers carry sediment and other materials from one place to another.