Amazon's commitment to providing free two$-$day shipping to its Prime customers requires it to carefully locate its global distribution centers. These global distribution centers

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produce a variety of end products at a unit cost that could once be achieved only through mass production of standardized output.

are linked into the global supply chain for a global firm to supply specific country or regional markets around the globe.

are facilities with the primary purpose of driving down costs in the global supply chain.

are facilities that position and allow customization of products for delivery to worldwide wholesalers or retailers, or directly to customers anywhere in the world.

are set up mainly for producing component parts or finished goods at a lower cost than producing them at home or in any other market.