Which of the following examples demonstrates how successful organizations manage their primary activities?
A) Motorola has revised its compensation system to reward employees who learn a variety of skills.
B) Wal-Mart implemented a sophisticated information system that resulted in reduced inventory carrying costs and shortened customer response times.
C) National Steel improved its efficiency by reducing the number of job classifications.
D) JIT inventory systems are vital to Toyota committing to fulfill new car orders within five days.

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Just-in-time (JIT) inventory systems were designed to achieve efficient inbound logistics, which is one of the five primary activities in value-chain analysis. With JIT inventory systems, parts deliveries arrive at the Toyota assembly plants only hours before they are needed.

Which of the Following Examples Demonstrates How Successful Organizations Manage