The Allocation of Supply Sources and Markets to Facilities Has

question 8

Multiple Choice

The allocation of supply sources and markets to facilities has a significant impact on performance because

• A) it cannot affect total production, inventory, and transportation costs incurred by the supply chain to satisfy customer demand.
• B) it cannot affect customer demand.
• C) it affects total production, inventory, and transportation costs incurred by the supply chain to satisfy customer demand.
• D) it cannot satisfy customer demand.
• E) none of the above

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