A Streamlined Process That Bypasses Paper Documents Altogether and in Which

question 87

Multiple Choice

A streamlined process that bypasses paper documents altogether and in which computers of retailers communicate directly with the computers of suppliers to automate routine business transactions is known as ________.

• A) Real Time Gross Settlement
• B) Electronic Data Interchange
• C) Electronic Fund Transfer
• D) Evaluated Receipts Settlement

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Definitions:

Institute For Supply Management

A professional organization that provides education, research, and certification for supply management and procurement professionals.

Few Suppliers

Refers to a supply chain strategy where a company relies on a limited number of suppliers for its raw materials or components, aiming to build closer, more collaborative relationships and ensure better quality control.

Vertical Integration

A strategy where a company expands its business operations into different steps on the same production path, such as when a manufacturer owns its supplier and/or distributor.

Economies Of Scale

The cost advantage achieved by businesses when production becomes efficient, leading to a lower cost per unit as output increases.