Supplier Lead Time Affects a Firm's Flexibility and Service to Its

Multiple Choice

Supplier lead time affects a firm's flexibility and service to its own customers. Firms that compete in ________ markets and face rapidly changing ________________ require greater flexibility than firms competing in _______ markets.

A) volatile / consumer demands / stable
B) volatile / product or technology / stable
C) stable / product or technology / volatile
D) competitive / consumer demands / stable
E) competitive / consumer demands / volatile