Multiple Choice
A manufacturer that transports products to retail outlets directly instead of using a distribution center is most likely to encounter which of the following?
A) equivalent delivery speed at lower cost
B) faster delivery speed at higher cost
C) slower delivery speed at equivalent cost
D) faster delivery speed at equivalent cost
E) slower delivery speed at lower cost
Correct Answer:

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