The Objective of Information and Logistics Management in a Supply

question 192

Multiple Choice

The objective of information and logistics management in a supply chain is to deliver maximum customer service and to:

• A)minimize shareholder's return on investment.
• B)minimize employee layoffs.
• C)minimize employee productivity.
• D)minimize relevant logistics costs.

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Definitions:

Hydrophobic

Characteristic of molecules that repel water; substances that are not easily soluble in water.

Hydrophilic

A term describing molecules or substances that have an affinity for water, making them capable of dissolving in or being wetted by water.

Fatty Acid

A lipid that is an organic acid containing a long hydrocarbon chain, with no double bonds (saturated fatty acid), one double bond (monounsaturated fatty acid), or two or more double bonds (polyunsaturated fatty acid); components of triacylglycerols and phospholipids, as well as monoacylglycerols and diacylglycerols.

Ligand

A molecule that binds to a specific site in a receptor or other protein.