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Trees Incorporated is a company that provides chopped-down trees to paper manufacturers. This company is an example of what common supply chain member?

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supplier

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The purpose of supply chain management is to:

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ensure inventory is available to meet demand.

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Which job is responsible for overseeing the process of getting products into the marketplace? Options: line supervisor, inventory manager, chief financial officer, supply chain manager

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supply chain manager

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One reason that companies strive to optimize their supply chain is to:

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lower costs.

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Which supply chain flow follows items as they progress from raw material to being consumed?

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product

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Why would an organization hold finished goods inventory?

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to execute production strategy needs

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Gloves for workers to wear to protect their hands during the production process are examples of what type of inventory? Options: retail, transit, work-in-process, maintenance, repair, and operating goods

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maintenance, repair, and operating goods

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Which type of inventory has a function in the input process? Options: paint supplies, finished goods, defective items, packing materials

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packing materials

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Sally drives a truck that transports Nike shoes from the production plant to retail stores. The goods on the truck are:

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transit inventory.

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A business orders 10% more widgets than it needs because the supply of and the demand for widgets have been difficult to forecast in recent months. Which type of inventory is the business using?

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