A Company Seeking to Maximize Supply Chain Efficiency and to Streamline

question 112

Multiple Choice

A company seeking to maximize supply chain efficiency and to streamline order processing should first:

• A) implement a vendor-managed inventory (VMI) process.
• B) implement electronic data interchange (EDI).
• C) move to a make-to-stock (MTS) environment.
• D) utilize supplier portals.

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