Demurrage charges:A) are never legitimate because delays are typically caused by the carrier's actions.B) are insignificant and can easily be justified in the buying organization.C) discourage the buyer from using a particular carrier.D) may indicate poor delivery scheduling on the part of the buying organization.E) are growing because of the lengthy delays in most supply chains.

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Kamiar Darai · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Demurrage charges typically occur when the buyer fails to schedule the delivery of goods in a timely manner or fails to unload the goods promptly upon arrival. Therefore, demurrage charges may indicate poor delivery scheduling on the part of the buying organization.

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