A Supply Chain

question 165

Multiple Choice

A supply chain:

• A) is part of a broader network of relationships called a channel of distribution.
• B) is most effective when the objectives of the manufacturer at the beginning of the chain guide the activities of all other firms in the chain.
• C) requires skill in coordinating activities among different firms, and this has prompted many firms to seek help from outside experts.
• D) focuses on procuring materials needed for production, so its main weakness is that it ignores customer needs.
• E) concerns only direct relationships between producers, but a channel of distribution may involve intermediaries.

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Definitions:

Hot Spot

A volcanic region thought to be fed by underlying mantle that is anomalously hot compared with the surrounding mantle, often resulting in volcanic islands.

Mantle Material

The rock and substances that make up the mantle, a thick layer between the Earth's crust and outer core.

Rising Plume

A column of hot, buoyant material within the mantle that rises due to convection, potentially leading to volcanic activity at the surface.

Subduction Zone

A region of the Earth's crust where one tectonic plate moves under another, often creating a trench and volcanic activity.