Pierre Runs a Grocery Store and Is Working with His

question 176

Multiple Choice

Pierre runs a grocery store and is working with his suppliers in the planning and implementation of the flow of products from the manufacturer to his store. The goal is to make the transportation and storage of products more efficient and effective. He is engaging in _____ management.

• A) operations
• B) supply
• C) distribution
• D) product
• E) logistics

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Definitions:

Crop Losses

Reduction in the expected yield of agricultural products due to factors like pests, diseases, and extreme weather.

Pesticides

Chemicals used to kill pests, including insects, rodents, fungi, and unwanted plants (weeds), widely applied in agriculture to protect crops.

Cultivation Practices

The methods and techniques used in farming and agriculture to grow crops and raise livestock.

Inhospitable

Describes an environment that is extremely difficult for living organisms to survive in due to harsh conditions.