__________ is a fundamental purpose of supply chain design for manufacturers. ANSWER Unselected The process of using members of the distribution channel as if they were assembly stations in the factory Unselected The need to provide support for the essential elements of the various services a company delivers Unselected The synchronization of a firm's processes with those of its suppliers and customers to match the flow of materials, services, and information with demand Unselected Controlling inventory by managing the flow of materials