Which of the following determines the nature of procurement of raw materials,transportation of materials to and from the company,manufacture of the product or operation to provide the service,and distribution of the product to the customer along with follow-up service?
A) Competitive strategy
B) Product development strategy
C) Marketing and sales strategy
D) Supply chain strategy
E) none of the above

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Supply chain strategy determines how raw materials are procured, transported, and transformed into finished products or services, and how those products or services are distributed to customers. Competitive strategy is focused on how a company differentiates itself from competitors, product development strategy is focused on creating new products or improving existing ones, and marketing and sales strategy is focused on promoting and selling products or services. None of these strategies directly determine the nature of procurement, manufacturing, and distribution processes.

Which of the Following Determines the Nature of Procurement of Raw