Which of the Following Statements Regarding Supply Chains Is Most

question 121

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding supply chains is most accurate?

• A)The most common form of supply chain is the collaborative-response efficiency strategy.
• B)For an effective supply chain, key decisions should be made by a third-party logistics provider.
• C)The longer the supply chain, the greater the economies of scale and the better the profit margin.
• D)Supply chains should consider the needs of suppliers, provided those needs are consistent with marketing strategies.
• E)Supply chain managers often need to make trade-offs between efficiency and responsiveness.

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