An Important Feature of Supply Chain Management Is Its Application

question 160

Multiple Choice

An important feature of supply chain management is its application of ________ that allows companies to share and operate systems for order processing,transportation scheduling,and inventory and facility management.

• A)wholesaler cooperatives
• B)mathematical and statistical models
• C)sophisticated information technology
• D)continuous inventory management
• E)standardized distribution protocols

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

Cost of goods sold (COGS) represents the direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company.

Periodic Inventory System

An inventory system that updates inventory balances at the end of a period, relying on physical counts to measure stock levels.

Detailed Records

Comprehensive, accurate documentation of transactions, activities, or events, maintained for reference and compliance.

Goods Held for Resale

Refers to items that a company has in its inventory that are purchased with the intention of being sold to customers rather than being used in the production process.