When Michelle Walked into the Store, She Saw It Was

question 35

Multiple Choice

When Michelle walked into the store, she saw it was full of rows of self-service counters with tiers of shelves back-to-back. Immediately she knew the store manager had used a ________ store layout.

• A) free-form
• B) grid
• C) boutique
• D) racetrack
• E) blocked

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Definitions:

Cycle View

An approach in supply chain management focusing on the continuous processes of procurement, production, and distribution as recurring cycles.

Operational Decisions

Decisions regarding the day-to-day activities and management of an organization, focusing on efficiency and effectiveness of operations.

Supply Chain Operation

The oversight and management of all activities involved in producing and delivering a product or service, from sourcing raw materials to delivering the product to the end user.

Uncertainty Reduction

The process of decreasing the amount of uncertainty and variability in supply chain management through better planning, forecasting, and communication.