Dependability Is the Consistency of Replenishment

question 210

Multiple Choice

Dependability is the consistency of replenishment. This is important to all firms in a supply chain and to consumers. It can be broken into three elements: consistent lead time, complete delivery, and

• A)honest and accurate pricing.
• B)quality products.
• C)a well-informed delivery staff.
• D)product warranties.
• E)safe delivery.

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Definitions:

Cost Recovery

The process by which an entity regains the capital expenditure of an investment over time, through various methods such as depreciation, amortization, or depletion.

Payback Periods

The length of time required to recover the cost of an investment or project.

Net Cash Flows

The difference between a company's cash inflows and cash outflows during a specific period.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of calculating the depreciation of an asset, where the expense is evenly distributed over its useful life.