The Fact That High-Tech Manufacturing Often Relies on the Input

question 14

Multiple Choice

The fact that high-tech manufacturing often relies on the input and assembly activities of several countries indicates that ____________________________.

• A) global supply chains will involve a limited number of partners
• B) global supply chain control is an uncomplicated process
• C) global supply chain performance is critical to success
• D) global supply chain performance is only secondary to successful high-tech manufacturing

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