In a Supply Chain Network, the Distribution Center (DC) Provides

question 345

Multiple Choice

In a supply chain network, the distribution center (DC) provides which of the following functions for the factory?

• A) Obsolete inventory location
• B) Substitute producer
• C) Buffer from a customer demand
• D) Source of supply

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Definitions:

Alpha Decay

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