In a Just-In-Time Operating Environment, the Key Measure of Cost

question 6

Multiple Choice

In a just-in-time operating environment, the key measure of cost incurred is

• A) direct labor hours.
• B) push-through time.
• C) throughput time.
• D) indirect costs.

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