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Within the supply chain, which of the following is not considered a 'flow'?
Suggested Answer: D
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Supply chains are characterised by three primary flows -- materials, information, and finance. ''Decision flow'' is not a recognised category.
Short cited term: ''three main flows: material, information, finance.'' (L5M7 Study Guide, p. 155)
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Tish
8 months ago
True, but it doesn't fit the 'flow' concept like the others.
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Gerry
8 months ago
But isn't decision-making part of the process?
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Kanisha
8 months ago
I agree, D makes sense. Decisions aren't physical.
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Shayne
9 months ago
Materials, info, and finance are flows, but decision flow? Nah.
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Helene
9 months ago
Wait, isn't financial flow also a bit questionable?
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Lauran
9 months ago
Totally agree, it's more about actions than flows!
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Arlene
9 months ago
Decision flow isn't a flow in supply chain terms.
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Halina
9 months ago
Decision flow? Is that like when the supply chain has an existential crisis and can't decide which way to go?
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Jestine
9 months ago
D. Decision flow? What even is that? Sounds like a made-up answer option to me.
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Gregg
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm going with C. Financial flow seems like the odd one out here.
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Wei
10 months ago
B. Information flow is definitely a key part of the supply chain. I'm not sure about decision flow though.
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Chantell
10 months ago
I recall discussing how materials, information, and financial flows are essential, but I can't quite remember if decision flow was included in that list.
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Moon
10 months ago
I’m a bit confused because I thought all flows were important, but decision flow seems more like an outcome rather than a flow itself.
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Mollie
10 months ago
I practiced a similar question where we had to identify different types of flows, and I feel like decision flow might not fit with the others.
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Cristina
11 months ago
I think it's D) Decision flow. Not really a flow.
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Trinidad
11 months ago
I think the answer is D. Decision flow doesn't really fit the concept of a 'flow' in the supply chain.
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Johana
11 months ago
The correct answer is D. Decision flow is not considered a traditional 'flow' in the supply chain context.
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Ardella
11 months ago
I thought decision flow was part of the process?
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Linsey
11 months ago
I think I remember that materials, information, and financial flows are all key components of a supply chain, but I'm not sure about decision flow.
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Shelton
12 months ago
Aha, I've got it! Decision flow must be the one that's not considered a true supply chain flow. The other three are the core flows we learn about, so that's gotta be the answer.
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Yuki
12 months ago
I think decision flow might be the odd one out here. The other three - materials, information, and financial - are the classic supply chain flows. But decision flow doesn't quite fit that mold.
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Johna
1 year ago
Decision flow? That's a new one on me. I'm going to have to really focus on understanding the differences between the types of flows to nail this question.
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Bonita
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. Materials, information, and financial flows are all pretty standard. But decision flow? I'm not sure I've heard of that one before.
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Lyla
1 year ago
Hmm, this one's tricky. I'll need to think through the different types of flows in the supply chain to figure out which one doesn't fit.
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Letha
7 months ago
Good point! Flows are usually physical or financial.
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Tran
7 months ago
Exactly! Decisions are more about strategy.
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Tasia
7 months ago
Yeah, the other three are more tangible.
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Tracey
7 months ago
I agree, decision flow seems different.
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Merrilee
10 months ago
I think it's D) Decision flow.