In the New United Motor Manufacturing,Inc

Multiple Choice

In the New United Motor Manufacturing,Inc.(NUMMI) joint venture,why did Toyota enter into a strategic alliance with General Motors (GM) ?

A) to access GM's completely new production system
B) to learn and implement the just-in-time inventory system pioneered by GM
C) to learn how to implement its lean manufacturing program with an American workforce
D) to access GM's distribution system and marketing expertise