When Material Is Ordered from a Vendor, Which of the Following

question 40

Multiple Choice

When material is ordered from a vendor, which of the following is not a reason for delays in the order arriving on time?

• A) Normal variation in shipping time
• B) A shortage of material at the vendor's plant causing backlogs
• C) An unexpected strike at the vendor's plant
• D) A lost order
• E) Redundant ordering systems

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