Companies in the Same Industry Often Select Very Different Distribution

question 47

Multiple Choice

Companies in the same industry often select very different distribution networks because

• A)some companies are poorly run.
• B)different companies try to avoid using the same approach.
• C)different companies have different objectives for their supply chain.
• D)all of the above

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