How Can a Firm Best Protect Itself Against an Interruption

question 57

Multiple Choice

How can a firm best protect itself against an interruption in the supply of parts?

• A) Transport the parts in its own transportation vehicles.
• B) Maintain more than one supply source.
• C) Use suppliers from the city where the firm is located.
• D) Select suppliers through a competitive bidding process.

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