Advances in ________ Have Been Crucial to Progress in Supply-Chain

question 74

Multiple Choice

Advances in ________ have been crucial to progress in supply-chain management and supplier coordination.For example,TaylorMade-Adidas' golfing branch-uses supply-chain management and execution software in order to optimize performance.

• A)the legal system
• B)information technology
• C)the automotive navigation
• D)management outsourcing
• E)transit time

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Definitions:

Organization Design

Refers to the framework of jobs, positions, clusters of positions, and reporting relationships among positions that are used to construct an organization.

M-form Design

A type of organizational structure known as the Multidivisional form, characterized by a series of semi-autonomous divisions that are responsible for different products or markets, overseen by a central headquarters.

Functional Design

An approach to designing products, services, or systems that focuses on practicality and performance, meeting specific objectives and user needs.

Divisional Design

A type of organizational structure that groups together departments based on similar products, services, markets, or geographic locations.