Before Summer 2008, If You Wanted a Cell Phone in Bhutan

question 420

Multiple Choice

Before summer 2008, if you wanted a cell phone in Bhutan, you only had one choice: B-Mobile, owned and operated by the government. Then, this past spring, a privately owned competitor, Tashi, was let in. What do you predict will happen to equilibrium price and quantity in the cell phone market?

• A) Price will decrease and quantity will increase.
• B) Price will increase and quantity will decrease.
• C) Both price and quantity will increase.
• D) Both price and quantity will decrease.

Recognize the importance of customer experience in the supply chain, including product availability and order visibility.

Understand the concept of time to market and its significance in product development and distribution.

Differentiate between inbound and outbound transportation costs and their impact on supply chain efficiency.

Comprehend the role and impact of technology in enhancing supply chain visibility and tracking.

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