Which ancient civilization pioneered the first documented retail supply chain management system using clay tablets that tracked inventory from production to marketplace distribution?

The ancient world had sophisticated retail systems long before modern commerce emerged. From the bustling agoras of Greece to the complex trade networks of Mesopotamia, these early civilizations pioneered retail concepts we still use today. This poll tests your knowledge of ancient retail logistics and distribution systems that formed the backbone of early economies and how they compare to modern retail innovations.

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Mesopotamian (Sumerian) civilization, using cuneiform inventory records circa 3000 BCE
Egyptian New Kingdom, using papyrus scrolls for the pharaoh's royal storefronts circa 1400 BCE
Roman Empire, using wax tablets for merchant guild distribution networks circa 100 CE
Han Dynasty China, using bamboo slip accounting for imperial market management circa 200 BCE