Figure 15-10 Above Indicates That Supply Chain Managers Must Balance

question 298

Multiple Choice

Figure 15-10 above indicates that supply chain managers must balance total logistics cost factors against customer service factors.The six total logistics cost factors ("A," "B," "C," "D," "E," and "F") include all of the following EXCEPT:

• A)order processing.
• B)materials handling and warehousing.
• C)time.
• D)inventory.
• E)transportation.

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