Concerning the "Supply Chain," Which of the Following Statements Is

question 82

Multiple Choice

Concerning the "supply chain," which of the following statements is true?

• A) Supply chains are so closely associated with high prices that many retailers are dropping out of supply chains and performing the functions themselves.
• B) Most supply chains will disappear within the next decade, as all merchandise will soon be purchased directly from manufacturers.
• C) Supply chains do not aid the retailer in providing possession, form, or place utility, for the final consumer.
• D) Profits sufficient for survival and growth will be difficult for a retailer to achieve without being part of an efficient, effective supply chain.
• E) Supply chains seldom change over time.

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