A/An _____ Involves Picking Smaller Amounts of Materials from a Series

question 9

Multiple Choice

A/An _____ involves picking smaller amounts of materials from a series of nearby suppliers to be used in a just-in-time or lean manufacturing environment.

• A) common carrier
• B) exempt carrier
• C) milk run
• D) private carrier
• E) contract carrier

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Definitions:

Infrastructure

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Trialability

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Free Samples

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Disruptive Technology

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