Just-In-Time Systems

question 161

Multiple Choice

Just-in-time systems:

• A) usually reduce PD costs for business customers.
• B) usually increase PD costs for suppliers.
• C) usually shift less responsibility for PD to business customers.
• D) shift more responsibility for PD to suppliers.
• E) All of the above.

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