5. Universal product code 2. As a component of supply chain management, logistics impacts a nation's economy in the following area(s): 1. Employment 2. Energy costs 3. Inflation 4. Interest rates 5. . All of these areas are impacted by logistics. 3.Generally, logistics costs in the United States have since the early 1980s. 1. . Consistently decreased. 2. Consistently increased. 3. Increased during the first several years of the new millennium but decreased during the recession of 2008-2009 and thereafter. 4. Decreased during the first several years of the new millennium but increased during the recession of 2008-2009 and thereafter. 5. Stayed the same. 5. is an environmental innovator. Their corporate vision emphasizes cost-consciousness and esource efficiency, extensive use of wood in their products, and training co-workers and engaging them i nvironmental issues. 1. Amazon 2. IBM 3. Ikea 4. Monsanto 5. Walmart