Some of the Quickest Emergency Assistance to Victims of Hurricane

question 73

Multiple Choice

Some of the quickest emergency assistance to victims of Hurricane Katrina did not come from the American Red Cross or FEMA.It came from Wal-Mart.Millions of people were displaced or otherwise affected by the Gulf Coast calamity.Many waited for days as agencies struggled to provide assistance.Wal-Mart moved faster than traditional emergency aid groups because the retail giant has mastered:

• A)channel power management
• B)distribution smoothing
• C)participative channel management
• D)supply chain management
• E)strategic allying

Understand the key concepts and differences between efficient and responsive supply chains.

Recognize the importance of customer service within the supply chain context.

Identify strategies to minimize logistics costs while maintaining or improving customer service.

Comprehend the function and benefits of cross-docking in supply chain management.

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Definitions:

Rand Formula

A labor relations policy that requires all workers in a bargaining unit to pay union dues, regardless of their membership status, to ensure fairness in union representation.

Union Dues

Fees that members of a labor union pay to support the operations of the union and its activities.

Labour Relations Boards

Regulatory boards or agencies designated to adjudicate disputes between employers and employees or unions, often overseeing collective bargaining processes.

Bargaining Agent

An entity, often a union, authorized to negotiate employment terms on behalf of a group of employees.