: Who will perform a particular activity, such as production or storage.

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: Identify the required level of responsiveness (speed, variety, service) vs. the implied demand uncertainty.

: Raw materials, work in process, and finished goods within the supply chain. Transportation : Moving inventory from point to point.

: Physical locations where product is stored, assembled, or fabricated.

Chopra and Meindl categorize supply chain performance into six primary drivers: