Brigson Manufacturing Group works with several different suppliers for component parts. One of the suppliers, Caster Corp. has achieved control over the entire supply chain because it tells Brigson when caster orders can be shipped and only ships them when Brigson orders at least ten pallets worth of product. In this situation, Caster Corp. demonstrates ________ in this supply chain.

A) production
B) persistence
C) promotion
D) power
E) pressure

Supply Chain

The entire network of entities, directly or indirectly interlinked and interdependent, involved in serving the same consumer or customer.

Power

A situation that occurs in a marketing channel in which one member has the means or ability to have control over the actions of another member in a channel at a different level of distribution, such as if a retailer has power or control over a supplier.

Pallets

Wooden, plastic, or metal platforms used to store and transport goods in a stackable form.