Which of the Following Statements Does NOT Represent a Positive

question 169

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does NOT represent a positive link between supply chain performance and the financial status of a firm?

• A) Lowering the cost of purchased materials reduces the level of working capital required and has a positive impact on the contribution margin.
• B) Reduced inventory levels result in an increase in the percentage of partial orders shipped and an increased inventory turnover ratio.
• C) Reducing supplier lead times reduces the level of working capital required.
• D) Percentage of orders shipped on time reduces the level of working capital required and supports increased sales.

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Definitions:

Suprarenal Vein

A vein draining blood from the adrenal gland into the renal vein or inferior vena cava.

Internal Jugular Vein

A major vein that collects blood from the brain, face, and neck, and returns it to the heart.

Hepatic Vein

A vein that drains de-oxygenated blood from the liver into the inferior vena cava.

Axillary Vein

A vein that conveys blood from the lateral aspect of the thorax, armpit, and upper limb toward the heart.