In an efficient supply chain, ______ provide direct or indirect input to make the product, and ______ are responsible for delivery of the product and after-market services to the ultimate customers.

A. downstream firms; upstream firms
B. upstream firms; downstream firms
C. upstream firms; suppliers
D. downstream firms; resellers
E. resellers; suppliers


Answer: B

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