The Ability to Respond Quickly to Changes in the Amount

question 34

Multiple Choice

The ability to respond quickly to changes in the amount and type of demand is called

• A)learning
• B)service quality
• C)design flexibility
• D)volume flexibility

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Definitions:

Slack

The amount of time that a project task can be delayed without causing a delay to subsequent tasks or the whole project.

Cost Structure

The composition of fixed and variable costs that a company incurs in the process of producing goods or services.

Minimum Quantities

The smallest amount or number of items that can be produced, ordered, or maintained to ensure efficiency.

Profit Margins

A financial metric that measures the percentage of profit a company retains from its total revenue after subtracting the cost of goods sold and other expenses.