Which of the Following Is a Factor That Directly Affects

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a factor that directly affects a company's choice of suppliers?

• A)demand forecast accuracy
• B)business strategy
• C)sunken costs
• D)turnover costs

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Definitions:

Distribution Center

A warehouse or storage facility where products are stored and from which they are distributed to retailers or customers.

Stock

Shares representing ownership in a company or commodities or goods held in inventory by a business.

Just-in-time (JIT)

An inventory management strategy that arranges the receipt of resources and materials right at the moment they are needed, reducing storage costs.

Cross-docking

A logistics practice where incoming shipments are unloaded directly from supplier or manufacturing transport onto outbound trucks, trailers, or rail cars with minimal or no storage in between, reducing inventory holding times and costs.