The Need for Supply Chain Management Increases as Globalization Increases

question 20

True/False

The need for supply chain management increases as globalization increases.

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Definitions:

Just-In-Time (JIT)

Continuous and forced problem solving via a focus on throughput and reduced inventory.

Inventory

A company's stock of goods, materials, and products held to fulfill future sales or production needs.

Product-Based Definition

Characterization of a product strictly in terms of its physical attributes and features.

Poka-Yoke

Literally translated, “foolproof”; it has come to mean a device or technique that ensures the production of a good unit every time.