A firm pursuing a strategy based on customization and variety will tend to structure and manage its supply chain to accommodate more _____________ than a firm pursuing a strategy based on low cost and high volume.
A)variation
B)streamlined flow
C)quality
D)capacity
E)productivity

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A firm focusing on customization and variety needs to accommodate more variation in its supply chain to respond to the diverse needs and preferences of its customers, unlike a firm that focuses on low cost and high volume, which typically streamlines its operations for efficiency.

A Firm Pursuing a Strategy Based on Customization and Variety