Drop-shipping is:
A) a system in which retailers receive orders from customers and relay these orders to vendors and then the vendors ship the merchandise to the retailer.
B) a system in which retailers receive orders from customers and relay these orders to vendors and then the vendors ship the merchandise directly to the customer.
C) another name for customer logistics relationship.
D) always successful in shortening delivery times.
E) a system in which vendors receive orders from customers and then the vendors ship the merchandise ordered directly to the retailer.

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Drop-shipping is a system in which retailers receive orders from customers and relay these orders to vendors and then the vendors ship the merchandise directly to the customer. Option A describes a traditional retail model, not drop-shipping. Option C is not a commonly used term in logistics. Option D is not always true, as delivery times depend on various factors. Option E describes a different model where the retailer receives the merchandise from the vendor, not the customer.

Drop-Shipping Is