Which of the following statements about the supply chain for Ford Motor Company is FALSE?
A. The supply chain includes a company that sells rubber to Ford's tire supplier.
B. The supply chain includes a supplier of tires to Ford's production plants.
C. The supply chain includes the Ford dealers that sell its cars to consumers.
D. The supply chain does not include the production plants where Ford cars are built.
E. The supply chain includes trucks that deliver cars to Ford dealers.
Answer: D
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