A Supply Chain

Multiple Choice

A supply chain:

A) is part of a broader network of relationships called a channel of distribution.
B) is most effective when the objectives of the manufacturer at the beginning of the chain guide the activities of all other firms in the chain.
C) requires skill in coordinating activities among different firms, and this has prompted many firms to seek help from outside experts.
D) focuses on procuring materials needed for production, so its main weakness is that it ignores customer needs.
E) concerns only direct relationships between producers, but a channel of distribution may involve intermediaries.