With the popularity of outsourcing and global logistics, the manufacturing environment has seen several changes.Among the following choices, select the changes that align with this current manufacturing environment.
1)Shorter product life cycles
2)MRPII is being viewed as the system of the future
3)An increase in fabrication value added
4)Popularity of customer driven supply chains

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The choice (1) is correct as the current manufacturing environment is characterized by shorter product life cycles due to increasing competition, market demand and technological advancements. The choice (4) is also correct as businesses are increasingly adopting customer-driven supply chains to meet customer's expectations and offer flexibility. However, choice (2) is not applicable as MRPII, an inventory management and production planning system, has been replaced by more advanced systems like ERP and SCM. Choice (3) is not relevant as fabrication value added is not a significant trend in the current manufacturing environment.

With the Popularity of Outsourcing and Global Logistics, the Manufacturing