Companies in the same industry often select very different distribution networks because

A) some companies are poorly run.
B) different companies try to avoid using the same approach.
C) different companies have different objectives for their supply chain.
D) all of the above

Distribution Networks

Systems of storage facilities and transportation options that move goods from manufacturers to consumers, encompassing all intermediary steps.

Supply Chain Objectives

The goals a company aims to achieve in its supply chain operations, such as increasing efficiency, reducing costs, or improving sustainability.

Industry

A categorization used for companies that are grouped together because of the similarity in their core business processes.