Gibson Enterprises Is an MNE That Relies on Just-In-Time Inventory

question 64

Multiple Choice

Gibson Enterprises is an MNE that relies on just-in-time inventory management and lean manufacturing systems to optimize quality and efficiency.For the last few years, Gibson has used the same foreign sources for its raw materials.What is the most likely risk faced by Gibson because of foreign sourcing?

• A)quality of incoming inventory
• B)uncertainty of arriving parts
• C)few available suppliers
• D)high inventory costs

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