Japanese Manufacturers Often Take a Middle Ground Between Purchasing from a Few

question 35

Multiple Choice

Japanese manufacturers often take a middle ground between purchasing from a few suppliers and vertical integration. This approach is

• A) kanban
• B) keiretsu
• C) samurai
• D) poka-yoke
• E) kaizen

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