All the Following Are Enablers of Efficient Supply Chain Management

question 22

Multiple Choice

All the following are enablers of efficient supply chain management except

• A)bar codes.
• B)price tags.
• C)RFID tags.
• D)the Internet.

Identify and explain when vagueness or ambiguity becomes problematic in communication.

Define and discuss the concept of a language community and its relevance.

Recognize the impact of context and purpose on the problematic nature of vague or ambiguous expressions.

Understand why critical thinkers are not considered a separate language community.

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Definitions:

Net Float

Net float is the difference between the amount of checks written by a company and the amount that has been cleared and charged to the company's account, affecting its available balance.

Collection

The process of obtaining payment on outstanding accounts or the grouping of specific items, as in art or stamps.

Disbursements Float

The time difference between when a payment is made by a firm and when the funds are actually withdrawn from the firm's bank account.

Preauthorized Payments

Automated payments set up to charge a bank account or credit card for recurring bills or subscriptions on a pre-set schedule.