Which of the Following Is Not an Advantage of the "Few

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an advantage of the "few suppliers" concept?

• A) suppliers' willingness to participate in JIT systems
• B) trust
• C) vulnerability of trade secrets
• D) creation of value by allowing suppliers to have economies of scale
• E) suppliers' willingness to provide technological expertise

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