more and more manufacturers are learning to customize their products .
operations management concepts are not applicable to the service sector .
Question 3.3 . ( TCO 8 ) One scarce item in the future will be water . Which is the least expensive way to get water from places of abundance to places of need ? ( Points : 5 )
Pipeline transmission Air transportation Truck transportation Ship transportation Train transportation
Question 4.4 . ( TCO 8 ) If there is one thing that advertisers agree upon , it is the growing importance of social media in product promotion . Given this information , ( Points : 5 )
investing in social media hinders a company in reaching its goals . social media needs to work hand in hand with other channels . social media reaches old audiences that have new devices . nontraditional audiences are the new target for social media . social media and direct mail are complementary to one another .
Question 5.5 . ( TCO 1 ) You own a hardware store in the small town where you live . A big-box , multiline competitor has just opened . You see the following as your advantages of maintaining your market share and continued sales revenue . ( Select all that apply .) ( Points : 5 )