Which of the following is NOT a concern of suppliers as they prepare to enter into JIT partnerships?
A) Suppliers feel that they would be less at risk if they contracted with more than one customer.
B) Suppliers are concerned that customers will present frequent engineering changes with inadequate lead time to deal with them.
C) Suppliers feel that their processes are suited for larger lot sizes than the customer wants.
D) Suppliers are concerned that frequent delivery of small quantities is economically prohibitive.
E) All of these represent JIT supplier concerns.

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All the options listed (A, B, C, D) represent common concerns suppliers might have when entering into Just-In-Time (JIT) partnerships. These include risks associated with having a single customer, dealing with frequent engineering changes, the suitability of their processes for smaller lot sizes, and the economic viability of frequent small deliveries.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Concern of Suppliers