Which Is Not One of the Seven Principles of Supply

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which is not one of the seven principles of supply chain management

• A) Source strategically
• B) Customize the logistics network
• C) Segment customers based on service needs
• D) Standardize where feasible

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Definitions:

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure in which many firms sell a differentiated product, entry is relatively easy, each firm has some control over its product price, and there is considerable nonprice competition.

Market Structure

The characteristics of an industry that define the likely behavior and performance of its firms. The primary characteristics are the number of firms in the industry, whether they are selling a differentiated product, the ease of entry, and how much control firms have over output prices. The most commonly discussed market structures are pure competition, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, pure monopoly, and monopsony.

Product Development

The process of bringing a new product or service to the market, which includes ideation, design, development, testing, and launching.

Differentiation

The process by which companies distinguish their products or services from others in the market to create a perceived value and gain a competitive edge.