As a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, many firms have employed a wide range of tactics to ensure continued flow of inventory in the face of government steps to curb terrorism. Which of the following is an inventory sourcing strategy response (as opposed to an inventory management response, or a transportation response)?

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Minimizing cross-border exposure from suppliers is an inventory sourcing strategy response as it involves finding domestic sources for supplies or suppliers that are close to the company's operations, reducing the risk of disruptions caused by border and immigration controls. Carrying more inventory on-hand and increasing the on-hand supply of critical parts are examples of inventory management responses while shifting to air cargo shipments instead of co-habitation of products and passengers on commercial air flights is a transportation response.

As a Result of the Terrorist Attacks of September 11