The push/pull view of the supply chain is useful when considering strategic decisions relating to supply chain design, because
A) it categorizes processes based on whether they are initiated in response to or in anticipation of customer orders.
B) it specifies the roles and responsibilities of each member of the supply chain.
C) it clearly defines the processes involved and the owners of each process.
D) it focuses on processes that are external to the firm.
Answer: A
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