The Second Input to Supply Chain Design Is ______

question 37

Multiple Choice

The second input to supply chain design is ______.

• A)the firm's operational strategy
• B)the forecast of the potential global competition that is likely to exist in each of the firm's markets
• C)the firm's competitive strategy
• D)the identification of any internal constraints on its available capital

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Definitions:

Coupon Rate

The interest rate that a bond issuer will pay to a bondholder.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on its assets and earnings than common stock, typically paying fixed dividends.

Cost of Retained Earnings

The opportunity cost for a company of using its retained earnings as a source of finance for new investments, often estimated using the cost of equity.

Growth Rate

The rate at which a company's sales, earnings, dividends, or assets increase over a specified period.