Logistics Refers to

question 273

Multiple Choice

Logistics refers to

• A) an inventory management system where the supplier determines the product amount and assortment a retailer needs and automatically delivers the appropriate items.
• B) mathematical formulas and calculations used in determining product volume and demand in order to generate the greatest revenue at the lowest cost.
• C) the sequence of firms that performs activities required to create and deliver a product or service to ultimate consumers or industrial users.
• D) activities that focus on getting the right amount of the right products to the right place at the right time at the lowest possible cost.
• E) a specialized intermediary in the distribution chain responsible for the coordination of all production schedules.

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Definitions:

Absolute Advantage

The capability of a country, individual, or company to produce a greater quantity of a good or service with the same amount of resources as another entity.

Pens

Writing instruments used for applying ink to a surface, typically paper, for writing or drawing.

Pencils

Writing instruments consisting of a narrow, solid pigment core inside a protective casing that prevents the core from breaking or leaving marks on the user's hand.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision or choosing one option over another.