Multiple Choice
Based on the information provided, which of these firms should concentrate its production in a centralized location?
A) Mercury Inc. operates in an industry where the fixed costs are high, and services of supporting industries are of prime importance.
B) In-the-Now Inc. manufactures products like apparel and cosmetics for which national differences in consumer taste and preference are wide.
C) QuickFloors Inc. operates in an economy where volatile fluctuations in exchange rates are frequently expected.
D) Down-to-Earth Corp. is a mining company that exports quartz-a product with low value-to-weight ratio-to various countries.
E) Bronze Inc. customizes heavy machines without the use of flexible manufacturing technologies.
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