Which of the following can have a negative impact on a particular sale's profitability?
A) Number of required sales contacts (phone calls, visits, etc.).
B) Special shipping instructions.
C) Accounts receivable collection time.
D) Purchase-order changes.
E) All of the answers are correct.

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Each of the options listed can negatively impact the profitability of a sale. A higher number of sales contacts increases the cost of sale; special shipping instructions can increase logistics costs; longer accounts receivable collection times affect cash flow and can increase the cost of financing; and purchase-order changes can lead to additional administrative and production costs.

Which of the Following Can Have a Negative Impact on a Particular