Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Manufacturer Storage

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of manufacturer storage with direct shipping?

• A) Transportation costs are low because the average outbound distance to the end consumer is small and package carriers are used to shipping the product.
• B) Supply chains save on the fixed cost of facilities, because the need for other warehousing space in the supply chain has been eliminated.
• C) Response times tend to be small because the order has to be transmitted from the retailer to the manufacturer.
• D) Order tracking is easy to implement because of the complete integration of information systems at both the retailer and the manufacturer.
• E) The handling of returns is likely to be simple and inexpensive, improving customer satisfaction.

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