Maria Henderson Is the Assistant Controller at Tie & Belt

question 118

Multiple Choice

Maria Henderson is the assistant controller at Tie & Belt, Inc. She meets every Tuesday with Marvin Smith, a sales clerk, and Mark Corbin, a production systems analyst, to discuss common problems they are having learning a computer program. The three decided to start meeting together after they ran into each other at the local computer store, where they were waiting in line to ask a salesperson questions about the program. This group would be classified as ________.

• A) a command group
• B) a task force
• C) a steering committee
• D) an informal group

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Definitions:

Third-party Logistics (3PL)

A service provided by companies that manage and execute logistics operations for other businesses, including warehousing, transportation, and distribution.

Customs Brokers

Professionals who assist businesses in navigating the complexities of customs regulations to import and export goods.

Non Vessel-owning Common Carriers

Third-party companies that provide shipment forwarding services without owning the vessels used for transportation, typically organizing logistics for shipping goods.

Near-shoring

The practice of transferring a business operation or service to a nearby country, rather than a far-off location, to reduce costs and improve communication and control.