A Manufacturer's or Supplier's Use of an Independent Third Party

question 110

Multiple Choice

A manufacturer's or supplier's use of an independent third party to manage an entire function of the logistics system,such as transportation,warehousing,or order processing,is called:

• A) outsourcing
• B) mediation
• C) intermediary distribution
• D) benchmarking
• E) disintermediaton

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Definitions:

Swiss Francs (CHF)

The currency of Switzerland, widely recognized for its stability and being a safe-haven currency in times of financial uncertainty.

Non-monetary Item

Assets or liabilities not requiring future cash settlements, not directly affected by inflation or deflation, such as intangible assets.

Accounts Receivable

Amounts owed to a business by its customers for goods or services delivered on credit, representing a claim against the customers that is expected to be paid within a short duration.

Inventory

The total amount of goods and materials held by a company in stock, used for production or sale.