The Ability to Extend the Advantages of Local Sourcing to Offshore

question 17

Multiple Choice

The ability to extend the advantages of local sourcing to offshore suppliers is primarily due to:

• A)better educated supply managers making supply decisions.
• B)transformations in communication and transportation.
• C)greater openness to global trade on the part of economically developing countries.
• D)end customer pressure to do business globally.
• E)greater diversity in legal frameworks around the world.

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Well Rested

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Sleep

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