__ is a fundamental purpose of supply chain design for manufacturers. ANSWER Unselected Controlling inventory by managing the flow of materials Unselected The process of using members of the distribution channel as if they were assembly stations in the factory 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 The need to provide support for the essential elements of the various services a company delivers