Question

The _____ of a supply chain is the configuration of resources such as suppliers, factories, warehouses, distributors, technical support centers, engineering design and sales offices, and communication links.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is operational structure.

Explanation:

The business supply chain is the organizational structure that allows the client-supplier integration through the departments, areas and functions that generate and transform a good or service, to be delivered to an end customer according to consumer requirements and standards of the market.

In organizations the supply chain integrates the functional areas:

• Storage of raw material, supplies, equipment, spare parts, inventory in process and finished product.
• Transportation and distribution of raw material from suppliers; from raw material to commercial customers and final consumers; team, technology and human resources.
• Innovation and supply planning; integrates demand gliders, operation training, input resources, raw materials. It includes activities related to purchases, negotiation and payments to suppliers.
• Areas that manage relationships with third parties for outsourced specialized service providers.