The complex network of vendors that produce components and ingredients which are then sold to the manufacturer is known as the ________.
A)network chain
B)channel of distribution
C)supply chain
D)ingredient chain
E)distribution chain

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The term "supply chain" refers to the entire network of vendors and suppliers that provide the components, ingredients, and raw materials needed for a manufacturer or producer to create their final product. The supply chain encompasses all of the stages involved in creating and delivering a product, from sourcing raw materials to delivering the finished product to retailers or customers. The other answer choices (A, B, D, and E) do not accurately describe this complex network of suppliers and vendors.

The Complex Network of Vendors That Produce Components and Ingredients