Improvement in Supply Chain Performance as a Result of Distributors

question 25

Multiple Choice

Improvement in supply chain performance as a result of distributors occurs for which of the following reasons?

• A)Reduction in transportation cost because of LTL shipments from manufacturers to distributor.
• B)Reduction in outbound transportation cost because the distributor combines products from many customers into a single outbound shipment.
• C)Reduction in inventory costs because distributor disaggregates safety inventory rather than aggregating at each retailer.
• D)A more stable order stream from distributor to manufacturer (compared to erratic orders from each retailer)allows manufacturers to lower cost by planning production more effectively.

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