A company's product cannot be sold beyond 12 months from the date of manufacture. The product contains hazardous material and must be returned to the factory to be neutralized. This situation is an example of product:

Organizations that change from a traditional purchasing perspective to a supply chain perspective most likely will adopt techniques related to:

There has been a systematic effort within many industries to replace inventory with which ofthe following?

A company faces highly unpredictable demand for an end item. Which of the following production methods would work best for meeting customer demand within a reasonable lead time?

A manufacturer and the distributors of its products have decided to focus on price and product availability as strategic priorities. Which of the following values would be the most appropriate measure of customer service?