Which of the Following Is True of a Push Manufacturing

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of a push manufacturing system

• A) It leads to high work-in-process inventories and high levels of indirect labor and overhead.
• B) In this system, just enough new parts are procured to replace those withdrawn.
• C) In this system, finished goods are made to coincide with the actual rate of demand.
• D) It leads to minimal inventories and maximum responsiveness.

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Definitions:

Minimizes Inventory

Strategies or practices aimed at keeping the amount of goods stored by a business as low as possible to reduce costs and increase efficiency.

Supply Chain Management

The administration of the movement of products and services encompassing every process that turns raw materials into finished goods.

Purchasing

The process of obtaining goods or services, typically for business purposes, by paying a price or agreeing to a contract.

Transportation

The action of moving people or goods from one location to another using various modes such as by road, rail, air, or sea.