A Supply Chain Refers to

A supply chain refers to

A) the various firms involved in performing the activities required to create and deliver a product or service to ultimate consumers or industrial users.
B) an inventory management system where the supplier determines the product amount and assortment a retailer needs and automatically delivers the appropriate items.
C) mathematical formulas and calculations used in determining product volume and demand in order to generate the greatest revenue at the lowest cost.
D) activities that focus on getting the right amount of the right products to the right place at the right time at the lowest possible cost.
E) a specialized intermediary in the distribution chain responsible for the coordination of all production schedules.