Which of the following is least important as a consideration for a firm at the beginning of a supply chain?
A)Access to end consumers
B)Access to resources
C)Proximity to customers
D)Access to transportation infrastructure
E)Access to productive labor

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At the beginning of the supply chain, the focus is on securing the necessary resources and raw materials for production. Access to end consumers becomes important later in the supply chain when the focus shifts to distribution and marketing. Therefore, access to end consumers is the least important consideration at the beginning of a supply chain.

Which of the Following Is Least Important as a Consideration