Which Statement Regarding Responsive Supply Chains Is Most Accurate

question 198

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding responsive supply chains is most accurate?

• A)Responsive supply chains use slower modes of transportation but faster order processing.
• B)Responsive supply chains always use the least expensive mode of transportation possible.
• C)Responsive supply chains rely on large inventory warehouses.
• D)Responsive supply chains achieve economies of scale by having all inventory stored and sorted at a central location.
• E)Responsive supply chains rely heavily on information technology.

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Definitions:

Depreciation

An accounting method of allocation that spreads the cost of an asset over its useful life to account for its decrease in value over time.

Book Value

The net value of a company's assets minus its liabilities, often used to assess a company's worth.

Impaired Goodwill

The decrease in the value of a company's goodwill, often due to adverse changes in the business or market conditions, requiring a write-down in accounting.

Amortization

The practice of systematically depreciating the initial cost of an intangible asset over its life span.