Which of the Following Is Not One of the Ways

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the ways that a company can achieve a cost advantage by revamping its value chain?

• A) Cutting out distributors and dealers by selling direct to customers
• B) Replacing certain value chain activities with faster and cheaper online technology
• C) Increasing production capacity and then striving hard to operate at full capacity
• D) Relocating facilities so as to curb the need for shipping and handling activities
• E) Streamlining operations by eliminating low value-added or unnecessary work steps and activities

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