Which of the following statements describes past processes that existed in manufacturing that negatively affected a firm's competitive advantage?
A) Companies tended to produce a large quantity of the same product at a very low cost.
B) Companies required their suppliers to only deliver the amount of good needed for a short-term production run.
C) Companies changed their equipment too often, which created lost time on the job.
D) Companies refused to train employees in technology and on machinery.

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In order for manufacturing to increase its competitiveness and meet the demands of the marketplace, it needed to restructure processes to improve quality and flexibility. In the past, manufacturers relied on continuous process systems that produced large quantities of the same good. The emphasis was on creating efficiencies and keeping costs down, as opposed to taking the pulse of the customer's needs.

Which of the Following Statements Describes Past Processes That Existed