Rinker Audio Products sources raw materials from six different suppliers around the world.These inputs are stored in Rinker-owned warehouses close to its manufacturing facility in Canton,Ohio.What part of the global supply chain do the suppliers and inputs warehouse together constitute?

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The suppliers and inputs warehouse are part of the upstream portion of the global supply chain, which is focused on sourcing and acquiring raw materials and other inputs. This is distinct from the downstream, which includes activities related to production, distribution, and sales.

Rinker Audio Products Sources Raw Materials from Six Different Suppliers