Which Statement Regarding Efficient Supply Chains Is Most Accurate

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding efficient supply chains is most accurate?

• A)Efficient supply chains often operate with relatively low inventory levels.
• B)Efficient supply chains use common platforms and common components across several products.
• C)Efficient supply chains rely on maintaining large geographically dispersed inventory warehouses.
• D)Efficient supply chains traditionally use expensive,but faster,modes of transportation.
• E)Efficient supply chains emphasize economies of scale by increasing the variety of system configurations offered.

Grasp the origin and historical biogeographic distribution of major animal groups.

Comprehend methods used by evolutionary biologists to calculate biodiversity metrics and reconstruct evolutionary histories.

Recognize factors contributing to the diversity and distribution of species across geological times.

Identify drivers of mass extinctions and their impact on biodiversity.

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Definitions:

Groundwater

Water held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock, which is an important source of drinking water.

Subsidence

The gradual caving in or sinking of an area of land.

Large Dams

Massive structures built across rivers or other bodies of water to control water flow, supply water for irrigation, and generate hydroelectric power.

Reservoirs

Artificial lakes or storage areas created by constructing dams across rivers or streams to store water for various purposes such as irrigation, power generation, and drinking water supply.