_____ Is the Use of a Collection of Computers, Often

question 58

Multiple Choice

_____ is the use of a collection of computers, often owned by many people or different organizations, to work in a coordinated manner to solve a common problem.

• A) Cloud computing
• B) Grid computing
• C) Parallel computing
• D) Web computing

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Definitions:

Supply Chain Orientation

A management philosophy that guides the actions of company members toward the goal of actively managing the upstream and downstream flows of goods, services, finances, and information across the supply chain.

Logistics Approach

An overarching strategy in managing the complete process of planning, implementing, and controlling procedures for the efficient and effective transportation and storage of goods from origin to consumption.

Push Strategy

A marketing approach where a business takes its products to the consumer, typically through promotions and sales channels, to ensure product awareness.

Economies of Scale

A cost advantage that arises with increased output of a product, where fixed costs are spread out over more units of production, reducing the cost per unit.