What is the core function of a supply chain?

• Receiving and filling a customer request.
• Selecting the required amount of goods.
• Distribution of raw materials.
• Processing and forecasting managing errors.

Supply chain management creates value by:

• Increasing profitability and returns to shareholders.
• Providing multiple variants of products for customers.
• Making transaction processing more efficient.
• Developing more accurate forecasts.

3PL's play an important role in connecting________.

• Supply and demand.
• A dealer with customers.
• A manufacturer with a product.
• Information and promotion.

This term is used to define the starting point of a supply chain.

• Start
• Beginning
• Origin
• Inception

A ______________ encompasses all activities associated with the flow and transformation of goods from the raw material stage, through to the end user, as well as the associated information flows.

• production line
• supply chain
• marketing channel
• warehouse