ACCA Applied Knowledge · Business and Technology · The relationship between accounting and other business functions
Which of the following is an example of inbound logistics in a manufacturing business?
Receiving and inspecting raw materials from suppliers is inbound logistics, as it concerns bringing inputs into the business. Delivering finished goods to customers is outbound logistics, and advertising is a marketing activity rather than a logistics one.
- ADelivering finished goods to customers
- BReceiving and inspecting raw materials from suppliersCorrect
- CRunning an advertising campaign for a new product
Explanation
Inbound logistics covers receiving, storing and handling inputs from suppliers. Delivering finished goods is outbound logistics, and advertising is a marketing activity.
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