Question

Mae manages delivery at a custom-kitchen outlet. Working with her customer's specifications, she contacts Gem Cabinets and places an order for a full-motion wall mount. Which of the following primary activities is Mae performing here?A) inbound logistics. B) operations. C) customer service. D) marketing.

Answer 1

Answer: A) Inbound logistics

Explanation:

Mae is performing the activities of an inbound logistic.

Inbound Logistics can be defined as the sourcing, transport, expediting, storage, and receiving of goods coming into a business.

Inbound Logistics focus on purchasing and scheduling the inflow of materials, machines and final goods, from suppliers to the production unit.

Inbound logistics includes the following activities which are necessary to make the goods available at the time of their requirement. They are:

•Sourcing

•Material handling

•Transport

•Stock control

•Inspection

•Storage

•Delivery