It Is Recommended That a Firm in the Higher Echelon

question 65

Multiple Choice

It is recommended that a firm in the higher echelon of an efficient supply chain have

• A) delivery by air.
• B) high-capacity cushions.
• C) low inventory investments.
• D) low-capacity utilization.

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