The top of the supply chain contains______ and is referred to as the ______end of the chain.
A)finished goods; upstream
B)finished goods; downstream
C)raw materials; downstream
D)raw materials; upstream

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The top of the supply chain contains raw materials, which are the beginning of the chain. Therefore, the best choice is D, as it correctly identifies raw materials and refers to them as upstream. Choices A and B are incorrect, as finished goods are not at the top of the supply chain, but rather at the end of it. Choice C is also incorrect, as raw materials are not downstream, but upstream.

The Top of the Supply Chain Contains______ and Is Referred