Air-Tech Management Learns That Last Month's Production Run of Heaters

question 35

Multiple Choice

Air-Tech management learns that last month's production run of heaters at its Newark plant is defective and announces a recall of the specific models produced. To handle the large number of products it expects to receive for replacement of the defective thermostats, Air-Tech will probably need to add a ____ to its distribution network.

• A) distribution center
• B) private warehouse
• C) dispatching shipment system
• D) public warehouse
• E) materials handling system

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Definitions:

Human Capital

Human capital refers to the set of skills, knowledge, abilities, and attributes embodied in individuals that can be utilized to create economic value.

Financial Assets

Financial assets are intangible assets representing ownership of value, such as stocks, bonds, or bank deposits.

Compensating Differential

A difference in wage rates designed to offset the desirability or undesirability of a job, based on its non-monetary characteristics.

Loading Dock

A platform or area at a warehouse, building, or facility where goods are loaded onto or from vehicles or shipping containers.