Drop
a. is equivalent to cross-docking.
b. is the opposite of a blanket order.
c. means the supplier will ship directly to the end consumer, rather than to the seller.
d. is the same thing as keiretsu.
e. is a good reason to find a new firm to ship your products.

c. means the supplier will ship directly to the end consumer, rather than to the seller.

Explanation:

Drop shipping is a business strategy that involves the entrepreneur have the supplier deliver goods directly to the customers. It's a popular approach, especially with new entrepreneurs. The business person does not need to keep any inventory on his premises.

A drop shipping business is easy to start because it does not require a lot of capital.  The majority of business people engaging in drop shipping are online-based. They do not take ownership of inventory.  The entrepreneur needs good selling skills and excellent customer relations. Once he convinces the customer to buy, the businessman makes arrangements for the supplier or manufacturer to deliver the merchandise to the customer.