Capacity Allocation Decisions Have a Significant Impact on Supply Chain

question 32

Multiple Choice

Capacity allocation decisions have a significant impact on supply chain performance because

• A)capacity decisions tend to be permanent.
• B)capacity decisions tend to be changed frequently.
• C)capacity decisions do not tend to stay in place for several years.
• D)capacity decisions tend to stay in place for several years.

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Definitions:

Skins

The outer protective layer of the bodies of animals or humans, often referred to as the largest organ of the body.

Fiber

General term for indigestible plant material, typically complex carbohydrates such as cellulose.

Beeswax

A natural wax produced by honey bees of the genus Apis, used in cosmetics, candles, and as a food additive.

Consumptive Use

Refers to the use of water in a manner that reduces the supply from the source, commonly seen in agricultural, industrial, or domestic usage where the water is not returned to its source.