In addition to merchandise and payments, information flows throughout a supply chain. All of the following statements are a good characterization of the flow of information in a supply chain except
A. customers will send and receive information from stores and manufacturers.
B. distribution centers will send and receive information from stores and manufacturers.
C. buyers will send and receive information from stores and manufacturers.
D. stores will send and receive information from manufacturers, buyers, distribution centers, and customers.
E. a manufacturer will send and receive information from buyers, stores, and distribution centers.
Answer: A
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