The Intensity of Each of the Five Forces Will Determine

question 138

Short Answer

The intensity of each of the five forces will determine how _____________ the industry will be.

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Definitions:

Just-In-Time

An inventory strategy that aligns raw-material orders from suppliers directly with production schedules to minimize stock levels.

EOQ

Economic Order Quantity; the ideal order quantity a company should purchase to minimize its inventory costs, including holding, shortage, and order costs.

Just-In-Time

An inventory management strategy that aims to increase efficiency and reduce waste by receiving goods only as they are needed in the production process.

Manufacturing Firms

Companies engaged in the production of goods in large quantities, often utilizing complex machinery and human labor in factories.