Multiple Choice
One way to reduce the risks for a business that operates on just-in-time principles is to
A) depend on one supplier for an important input.
B) outsource the production of inputs only to advanced countries.
C) hold an excess buffer stock of inventory.
D) source inputs from several suppliers located in different countries.
E) avoid using electronic data interchange.
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