Concerning the "supply chain," which of the following statements is true?
a. Supply chains are so closely associated with high prices that many retailers are dropping out of supply chains and performing the functions themselves.
b. Most supply chains will disappear within the next decade, as all merchandise will soon be purchased directly from manufacturers.
c. Supply chains do not aid the retailer in providing possession, form, or place utility, for the final consumer.
d. Profits sufficient for survival and growth will be difficult for a retailer to achieve without being part of an efficient, effective supply chain.
e. Supply chains seldom change over time.
Answer: D