Hewlett-Packard withholds customization of its laser printers as long as possible. This is an example of
A) vendor-managed inventory
B) standardization
C) backward integration
D) postponement
E) timely customization

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The withholding of customization of laser printers by Hewlett-Packard mirrors the strategy of postponement, which is focused on delaying the customization of products until it is necessary. By waiting until customers' orders are placed, HP can then quickly and efficiently customize the printers to meet the exact requirements of the customers. By using a POS (Point of Sale) system, HP can achieve postponement effectively.

Hewlett-Packard Withholds Customization of Its Laser Printers as Long as Possible