Transportation Plays a Key Role in Supply Chain Design, Strategy

question 15

True/False

Transportation plays a key role in supply chain design, strategy development, and total cost management.

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Definitions:

Organization Design

Refers to the framework of jobs, positions, clusters of positions, and reporting relationships among positions that are used to construct an organization.

M-form Design

A type of organizational structure known as the Multidivisional form, characterized by a series of semi-autonomous divisions that are responsible for different products or markets, overseen by a central headquarters.

Functional Design

An approach to designing products, services, or systems that focuses on practicality and performance, meeting specific objectives and user needs.

Divisional Design

A type of organizational structure that groups together departments based on similar products, services, markets, or geographic locations.