One common way of measuring the effectiveness of the Supply Chain is through the fill rate. Which of the following best describes the fill rate?

A. The rate at which the stock in warehouse storage bins increases.
B. The number of items per hour that receiving employees can move from the receiving dock to the warehouse.
C. The average amount of time it takes for the organization to fulfill customers' orders.
D. The percentage, in monetary value, of a supplier's order which is actually delivered to the organization.


Answer: D

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