Operations Managers at UCON Industries Inc

question 17

Multiple Choice

Operations managers at UCON Industries Inc.agree that the company is trying to handle too many supply chain functions on its own, resulting in an inefficient use of resources. This suggests that the company may soon adopt the strategy of:

• A)acquisition.
• B)outsourcing processes.
• C)vertical integration.
• D)cannibalization.

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