A manufacturer of plastic components that are sold either directly or through distributors wants to identify the requirements of the end customers for each market segment. Which of the following approaches would be most appropriate?

Which of the following criteria are important when establishing a warehouse distribution system?

What distinct function/s does a supply chain perform?
I. market mediation
II. indirect
III.
physical

On-time delivery performance in the supply chain can best be improved by aligning required capacity with what type of capacity?

A company produces and distributes a family of soft drinks in a single country. It has developed and will introduce a new family of soft drinks for weight- and health-conscious individuals. There currently are no competitors with nationwide distribution for this category of soft drinks. Which of the following supply chain strategies would be most appropriate for the two product families?