The Push/pull View of the Supply Chain Is Useful When

question 34

Multiple Choice

The push/pull view of the supply chain is useful when considering strategic decisions relating to supply chain design because

• A)it categorizes processes based on whether they are initiated in response to or in anticipation of customer orders.
• B)it specifies the roles and responsibilities of each member of the supply chain.
• C)it clearly defines the processes involved and the owners of each process.
• D)it focuses on processes that are external to the firm.

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