For a Firm Such as Nordstrom That Has No Manufacturing

question 51

Multiple Choice

For a firm such as Nordstrom that has no manufacturing operations,value is added by developing expertise in the procurement of finished goods and by displaying them in its stores in a way that enhances sales.In the value chain,procurement activities become the primary activity.This begins with ________ and ends with ________.

• A) purchasing goods; operating stores
• B) managing and distributing inventory; marketing and selling
• C) partnering with vendors; marketing and selling
• D) partnering with vendors; operating stores

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Definitions:

Base Tag

A foundational identifier or label used in systems to uniquely identify and manage various elements, such as inputs, outputs, and devices.

Event Task

A specific action or series of actions triggered by an event within a programmable system, such as a PLC or computer application.

Continuous Task

A task in control systems that runs repeatedly without interruption, typically used in monitoring or controlling processes.

ControlLogix Controllers

A range of industrial programmable logic controllers (PLCs) developed by Allen-Bradley, designed for applications requiring high-performance control and scalability.