The integration of two or more activities to plan, implement, and control the efficient flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, and finished goods from the point of origin to the point of consumption is called:

a.

marketing management.

b.

resource management.

c.

logistics management.

d.

total quality management.

e.

production management.

The key factor that distinguishes retailers from other members of the supply chain is that it sells products to:

a.

wholesalers.

b.

manufacturers.

c.

businesses.

d.

consumers.

e.

resellers.