Johnson Company Makes Widgets, Which It Then Sends to Smith

question 36

Multiple Choice

Johnson Company makes widgets, which it then sends to Smith Company.Smith Company puts the widgets in packages.Smith Company is considered by Johnson to be a:

• A)Critical customer.
• B)Upstream product supplier.
• C)Aftermarket supplier.
• D)Downstream product supplier. Companies that enhance finished goods are considered downstream product suppliers.

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