Chapter 3: Q6OQ (page 417)
What is the term used for a company moving management of the complete cycle of material flow to an outside provider?
Short Answer
Logistics outsourcing.
Chapter 3: Q6OQ (page 417)
What is the term used for a company moving management of the complete cycle of material flow to an outside provider?
Logistics outsourcing.
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