A(n) ____ Is an Information System That Provides Decision Makers

question 28

Multiple Choice

A(n) ____ is an information system that provides decision makers with regular, routine, and timely information that is used to make decisions.

• A) transaction processing system
• B) office system
• C) general ledger system
• D) management information system (MIS)

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Definitions:

Inexpensive Mode

A transportation option that offers the lowest cost for shipping goods, but may also be slower or have other limitations.

Cross Dock

A logistics process where goods received at a warehouse are directly transferred from incoming to outgoing shipping areas with minimal or no storage.

Milk Runs

A routing strategy where a single vehicle performs multiple pickups and deliveries in one trip, minimizing transportation costs and time.

LTL Carrier

Denotes a shipping strategy for transporting small freight. "Less Than Truckload" carrier refers to transporting goods that do not require a full truckload.