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:

Gall Bladder

A small, pear-shaped organ located under the liver which stores and concentrates bile.

Pancreas

Organ that secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine, and insulin and glucagon into the blood.

Small Intestine

Longest portion of the digestive tract, and the site of most digestion and absorption.

Brush Border

A densely packed layer of microvilli found on the apical surface of epithelial cells in the small intestine, enhancing nutrient absorption.