Which of the Following Nonfinancial Performance Indicators Would Be Least

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following nonfinancial performance indicators would be least applicable in a lean accounting system?

• A) Days' supply of inventory on hand.
• B) On-time delivery rates.
• C) Manufacturing process cycle time.
• D) Customer-response time (CRT).
• E) Percentage of overhead costs absorbed into production.

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