Multiple Choice
Focusing a supply chain on ________________ is a modern way of ensuring high-quality inputs and a ready supply of process-improvement ideas.
A) lowest cost per unit sourced
B) close, collaborative ties with suppliers
C) suppliers that emphasize continuous-flow production
D) ISO 14000 customers
E) partners pursuing similar strategies
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