You Pull on a Crate with a Rope

question 39

True/False

You pull on a crate with a rope. If the crate moves, the rope's pull on the crate must have been
larger than the crate's pull on the rope, but if the crate does not move, both of these pulls must
have been equal.

Explain how technology, like EDI and extranets, enhances SCM productivity and security.

Understand the impact of supply chain strategies on product distribution and assembly activities.

Appreciate the role of innovation and responsiveness in the success of supply chain models, exemplified by companies like Zara and Amazon.

Understand business strategies related to supply chain and inventory management (e.g., vertical integration, JIT).

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