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Selecting a third-party logistics (3PL) or fourth-party logistics (4PL) provider is an example of a(n):
Suggested Answer: B
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35 comments · newest first
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Eleonore
11 months ago
It's all about collaboration, so strategic alliance makes sense.
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Eladia
11 months ago
Surprised this isn't an acquisition option!
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Leonie
12 months ago
Isn't it more of a joint venture?
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Luke
12 months ago
I disagree, it feels more like an internal function to me.
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Janna
12 months ago
Definitely a strategic alliance!
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Zoila
1 year ago
I keep mixing up the definitions, but I feel like selecting a 3PL or 4PL is definitely not an internal function.
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Cherry
1 year ago
This question feels familiar; I think we practiced something similar where we discussed outsourcing logistics as a strategic move.
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Helene
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about joint ventures being more about shared ownership.
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Curtis
1 year ago
I think this might be a strategic alliance since we're partnering with another company for logistics.
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Ruthann
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. I'm not sure if the Apex Trigger or the Custom Pricing Method would be the best approach.
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Yoko
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by all the options. Should I be looking at the applications, the registry, the configuration, or the audit logs? I want to make sure I don't overlook anything important.
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Anglea
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. The question is asking about improving file retrieval performance, so the answer has to be either increasing the provisioned throughput or removing unused files. Encryption in transit shouldn't affect performance, and resizing the EBS volumes won't help the EFS file system.
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Chandra
1 year ago
MSDP seemed more focused on inter-domain multicast. I wonder if that's applicable or if that's just distracting me from the real answer.
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Eun
1 year ago
I'm going to have to go with strategic alliance. It's like outsourcing your logistics department, but with a fancy name.
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Erasmo
1 year ago
Internal function? That's a strange choice. Outsourcing logistics is definitely an external activity.
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Yuki
1 year ago
Outsourcing logistics is common practice in many industries.
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Tegan
1 year ago
C) acquisition.
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Catalina
1 year ago
B) joint venture.
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Sheldon
1 year ago
A) strategic alliance.
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Giuseppe
1 year ago
Acquisition? Really? I don't think a company would acquire a logistics provider just for that purpose.
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Fallon
1 year ago
I'm going with joint venture. Partnering with a 3PL or 4PL seems like a pretty big deal to me.
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Wai
1 year ago
C) acquisition.
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Georgiann
1 year ago
B) joint venture.
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Asuncion
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but joint venture does sound like a big commitment.
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Luisa
1 year ago
I agree, a strategic alliance can provide more flexibility.
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Annamae
1 year ago
I think strategic alliance might be a better option.
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Sharmaine
1 year ago
A) strategic alliance.
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Valentin
2 years ago
Hmm, I think this is a strategic alliance. Outsourcing logistics makes a lot of sense for many companies.
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Pansy
1 year ago
Outsourcing logistics through a 3PL or 4PL provider can provide flexibility and scalability for businesses.
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Naomi
1 year ago
Strategic alliances can definitely help companies improve efficiency and reduce costs.
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Izetta
1 year ago
I think it's a strategic alliance too. It allows companies to leverage the expertise of logistics providers.
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Oneida
1 year ago
I agree, outsourcing logistics can help companies focus on their core competencies.
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Venita
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think it could also be considered a joint venture because both parties work together to achieve common goals.
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Melynda
2 years ago
I agree with Detra, it's definitely a strategic alliance because it involves partnering with an external company for logistics.
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Detra
2 years ago
I think selecting a 3PL or 4PL provider is a strategic alliance.