Which strategy is the opposite of direct store delivery?
A)central warehousing
B)third-party logistics providers
C)decentralized warehousing
D)efficient consumer response

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Direct store delivery involves suppliers delivering products directly to stores, while central warehousing involves suppliers relying on a central warehouse to distribute products to stores. Therefore, A is the opposite of direct store delivery.

Answer: B 
 Third-party logistics providers involve suppliers outsourcing their logistics operations to a third-party logistics company, rather than delivering products directly to stores. Therefore, B is the opposite of direct store delivery.

Answer: C 
 Decentralized warehousing involves suppliers using multiple warehouses located closer to stores to distribute products, rather than relying on a central warehouse or delivering products directly to stores. While it is not a complete opposite of direct store delivery, it does represent a different approach to distribution.

Answer: D 
 Efficient consumer response is a strategy that involves suppliers and retailers working together to streamline the supply chain and better meet consumer demand. It can be used in conjunction with direct store delivery or other distribution strategies, and is not necessarily the opposite of any particular strategy.

Which Strategy Is the Opposite of Direct Store Delivery