Question 25 2 pts Artificial intelligence (AI) enables decisions related to procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and planning by assessing many different data sets simultaneously and coming up with a solution that is as close to optimal as possible for all the parties involved. True False D Question 26 2 pts Clothes Unlimited is a company that integrates agility into their supply chains. The company employs regular small-batch deliveries to all of its stores twice a week and uses real-time data to assess customer preferences. Which of the following statements is true of agile companies like Clothes Unlimited? They increase the complexity of the supply chain They use the "push strategy instead of the "pull" strategy to market their products, They spend less time than their competitors on activities that create direct customer benefits. They coordinate closely with suppliers and service providers to reduce customer wait times. 2 pts Question 23 Which of the following is a function of marketing channel members? They attain economies of scale for producers through specialization and division of labor. They aid downstream producers in marketing. They aid retailers in creating time, place, and exchange utiligy for customers. They attain economies of scale through minimum interaction with suppliers. D Question 24 2 pts Sounds Inc., a distributor of audio equipment, component parts, and supplies, takes title to all its products. It operates a few warehouses where it stores the finished goods and reships them to its clients, resellers, and other vendors. Sounds Inc. is an example of a sales agent merchant wholesaler O retailer broker 2 pts Question 21 Supply chain agility includes all of the following activities EXCEPT sharing of supply-and-demand market information focusing on activities that create direct customer benefits increasing supply chain complexity eliminating unwanted products to achieve efficiency D Question 22 2 pts The supplier relationship management process has a direct impact on each supply chain member's bottom-line financial performance. True False