Making Global Supply Chains Lean ______

question 7

Multiple Choice

Making global supply chains lean ______.

• A)is difficult because it requires coordination to establish the rapid flow of goods and information
• B)is easy because annual deliveries required for JIT inventory management are easy to achieve
• C)is inexpensive because there is no need for safety stock
• D)reduces the need for quality control

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