An Efficient Consumer Response System Refers to

question 83

Multiple Choice

An efficient consumer response system refers to

• A) an order replenishment system that maintains a 10 percent inventory rate at all times in order to guarantee there will never be stockouts.
• B) an online virtual inventory storage program that allows firms to enter in minute-by-minute information in order to avoid stockouts due to unforeseen environmental forces.
• C) a computer program that allows even the smallest manufacturer to manage its inventory system.
• D) an inventory management system that is designed to make the process of reordering and receiving products as simple as possible.
• E) an exclusive contractual agreement between delivery services such as FedEx or UPS to deliver expedited orders at a special low rate, regardless of the day and time.

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Definitions:

Cost of Capital

The rate of return that a company must pay on its investments to satisfy its shareholders or debt-holders.

Cash Flows

All money transactions entering and leaving a firm, with a significant influence on its liquidity.

Interest Payments

The amount paid by a borrower to a lender as compensation for the use of borrowed money.

Debt

Debt refers to money borrowed by one party from another, under the condition that it is to be repaid, usually with interest.