All Along the Supply Chain, Distribution Channels Add Value to the Product

question 113

Multiple Choice

All along the supply chain, distribution channels add value to the product by

• A)making the product available to ship, taking customer orders and shipping the product to the next step in the supply chain.
• B)listening to customer feedback and reacting accordingly.
• C)eliminating intermediaries for which a product must travel.
• D)reducing the final cost that consumers must pay for the product.
• E)keeping the flow of financial resources moving downstream.

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Definitions:

SBUs

Strategic Business Units, which are individual units within a larger company that operate like separate businesses, with their own missions and plans.

High-Growth Markets

Markets characterized by rapid expansion and the potential for significant returns on investment, often associated with emerging or innovative sectors.

Market Share

The portion of a market controlled by a particular company or product, often represented as a percentage of total sales within that market.

Cash Injections

The infusion of funds into a business or project to provide liquidity and support its operations or growth.