Refer to IT's About Business 11

question 81

Short Answer

Refer to IT's About Business 11.6: By creating manufacturing super centers, 3M was able to make its supply chain more efficient and achieve the following benefits:
A. Reduce currency risk
B. Reduce shipping costs
C. Easier product customization
D. Reduced cycle time
E. All of the above
Answer. C

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