Scott Corporation Engages in Mass Customization and Direct Sales, the Latter

question 58

Multiple Choice

Scott Corporation engages in mass customization and direct sales, the latter by accepting customer orders over the Internet. As a result, Scott:

• A)would probably begin the manufacturing process upon receipt of a customer's order.
• B)would typically have fairly low inventory levels for the amount of sales revenue generated.
• C)would typically have fairly high inventory levels for the amount of sales revenue generated.
• D)would probably begin the manufacturing process upon receipt of a customer's order and typically have fairly low inventory levels for the amount of sales revenue generated.
• E)would probably begin the manufacturing process upon receipt of a customer's order and typically have fairly high inventory levels for the amount of sales revenue generated.

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