Which of the Following Best Describes the Goal of Supply

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the goal of supply chain management?

• A) to maximize retailers' profits by reducing costs while satisfying service levels that their customers require
• B) minimizing system wide costs, while achieving the highest service level (product availability)
• C) reducing costs by allocating merchandise
• D) minimizing system wide costs while satisfying the service levels (product availability) that customers desire
• E) maximizing retailers' profits by reducing system wide costs, while achieving the highest service level (product availability)

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