Which of the following statements is most accurate about build-to-order (BTO) manufacturing?

BTO is similar to mass customization except that BTO allows for fewer options.

BTO manufacturing leads to an increase in work-in-process inventories.

BTO manufacturing increases delivery times to customers because factories are usually not located near most customers.

BTO manufacturing, such as the process Apple uses, allows firms to offer manufacturer products well ahead of orders for them.

BTO manufacturing allows marketers to use a two-tier Tiffany/Walmart strategy.

2. A self-awareness inventory is commonly used when a speaker is planning on delivering a(n) _____ speech.

persuasive

introductory

informational

humorous

3. While developing your project schedule, you have asked everyone to provide a list of planned vacations over the next three months, and you have applied this information to the tasks that each person is responsible for. This is an example of what tool?

Resource calendars

Adjusting leads

Adjusting lags

Schedule variances