Which of the Following Is the Term for Managing the Sequence

question 141

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the term for managing the sequence of suppliers and purchasers, covering all stages of processing from obtaining raw materials to distributing finished goods to final consumers?

• A) Procurement management
• B) Supply chain management
• C) Customer satisfaction
• D) Logistics
• E) Competitive advantage

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Definitions:

Standard Markup Pricing

A common pricing strategy where a predetermined percentage is added to a product's cost to establish its retail price.

Overhead Costs

Expenses that are not directly tied to the production of goods or services but are required for the business's operation, such as rent, utilities, and salaries.

Cost-oriented Approaches

Pricing strategies that consider the costs of producing, distributing, and selling a product, plus a fair rate of return for effort and risk.

Experience-curve Pricing

A pricing strategy that reduces prices based on the gained efficiency and cost savings from increased production levels over time.