Question 4 To decrease response time, increase the number of facilities in the distribution network keep the number of facilities in the distribution network the same. reduce the number of facilities in the distribution network increase and then decrease the number of facilities in the distribution network Question 5 The total logistics cost in a supply chain network include facility, transportation, and distributor costs. inventory, transportation, and facility costs. inventory, facility, and distributor costs. O inventory and facility costs. Question 6 One advantage of manufacturer storage with direct shipping is Order tracking is easy to implement because of the complete integration of information systems at both the retailer and the manufacturer. Response times tend to be small because the order has to be transmitted from the retailer to the manufacturer. Supply chains save on the fixed cost of facilities, because the need for other warehousing space in the supply chain has been eliminated. Transportation costs are low because the average outbound distance to the end consumer is small and package carriers are used to shipping the product