The Factory Produces Product and Ships It to the Distributor

question 50

Multiple Choice

The factory produces product and ships it to the distributor.The distributor sends it to the wholesaler when they receive an order.The wholesaler ships the product to the retailer as the retailer requests replenishment.The customer visits the retailer's bricks and mortar store to purchase the product when they run out.Which of these supply chain members is most likely subjected to the greatest variability in customer demand?

• A) retailer
• B) wholesaler
• C) distributor
• D) factory

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Tightness

The characteristic of a culture or group that maintains strict norms and a low tolerance for deviant behavior.

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