Which of the Following Is a Consequence of an EDI

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a consequence of an EDI system?

• A) production costs are increased
• B) most paperwork between suppliers, shippers, and the purchasing firm is eliminated
• C) it is difficult for suppliers, shippers, and the purchasing firm to communicate due to the complexity and slowness of the system
• D) flexibility and responsiveness of the supply system is decreased
• E) the potential for industrial espionage increases

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Definitions:

Filtration

A process that separates solids from liquids or gases using a filter medium that only allows the fluid to pass through.

Reabsorption

The process by which substances are taken back into the bloodstream from the fluids in the kidneys.

Malpighian Tubules

Excretory structures in insects and some other arthropods that remove wastes from the body and help in osmoregulation.

Hemolymph

Fluid that circulates in an open circulatory system.