Suppose a Large Retail Chain Is Considering Increasing the Number

question 251

Multiple Choice

Suppose a large retail chain is considering increasing the number of distribution centres that serve its retail stores from 6 to 20.If the number of suppliers,retail outlets,and customers remain unchanged,which of the following statements accurately describes what will happen as a result of this expansion?

• A)Inbound transportation costs to the warehouses will decrease.
• B)Outbound transportation costs from the warehouses increase, and total transportation costs will increase.
• C)Total inventory in the warehouse system will increase.
• D)Average inventory per warehouse will increase.

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Definitions:

Adenylyl Cyclase

An enzyme that converts ATP to cyclic AMP (cAMP) in the cell's signaling pathways.

cAMP

Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate, a second messenger important in many biological processes, including the regulation of metabolism.

Protein Kinase C

An enzyme that modifies other proteins through the chemical addition of phosphate groups, playing a key role in several signal transduction pathways.

DAG

Diacylglycerol, a type of molecule that functions as a secondary messenger in the transmission of cellular signals.