Which of the Following Is the Most Important Element of Distribution

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most important element of distribution service to customers,especially for those who have implemented just-in-time delivery?

• A)Dependability
• B)Reaction time
• C)Order-cycle time
• D)Communication

---

Definitions:

Conglomerate Merger

A transaction that combines companies operating in completely unrelated business activities into a single corporation.

Vertical Merger

The merging of two or more businesses at various phases of production or distribution within the same sector.

Herfindahl Index

A measure of market concentration that sums the squares of the market shares of all firms in the market, used to assess competition levels.

Federal Merger Guidelines

Regulations and criteria established by federal agencies to evaluate and approve or disapprove proposed mergers, ensuring fair competition.