Lightwire Co

question 39

Multiple Choice

Lightwire Co.made the decision a decade ago to make the copper wires it needs for its products in house rather than outsourcing this need.As a consequence,Lightwire was stuck with relatively higher costs over the long term,and is currently in negotiations to be bought out.Where,in the context of supply chain management,did Lightwire go wrong?

• A) Adaptability
• B) Alignment
• C) Adjustment
• D) Agility

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