By Using Johnson Wholesale Co

question 82

Multiple Choice

By using Johnson Wholesale Co. for its distribution needs, the Apex Production has a distinct competitive advantage because the services performed by Johnson allow Apex to

• A)provide quality merchandise to consumers.
• B)focus on increasing production capacity.
• C)focus on increasing working capital.
• D)reduce manufacturing costs to retailers.
• E)focus on producing products that meet consumers' needs.

Understand the types and components of procurement outsourcing contracts.

Identify scenarios where insourcing or outsourcing is beneficial.

Recognize the challenges and concerns associated with outsourcing.

Determine the role of supply managers in developing, negotiating, and managing outsourcing contracts.

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