Groundbreaking Interventions Can Sometimes Dramatically Reduce Supply Chain Costs

question 112

Multiple Choice

Groundbreaking interventions can sometimes dramatically reduce supply chain costs. Which of the following statements illustrates this claim?

• A) Sales of AT&T cell-phone plans depended heavily on iPhone sales.
• B) Netflix replaced the U.S. Postal Service with Federal Express as its supplier.
• C) The "cross-docking" approach was adopted by Walmart.
• D) Dow Chemical closely monitors the location of hazardous materials.

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Definitions:

Receiving

The process of accepting delivery of goods or materials, inspecting them, and documenting their arrival.

Receiving

The process of accepting delivery of goods or materials into a facility, checking them for accuracy against the purchase order, and inspecting for damage or defects.

Inspection

The process of examining materials, products, or systems to ensure they meet certain standards, regulations, or customer expectations.

Physical Handling

The process involving the manual or mechanical manipulation and movement of physical goods and materials.