After Sunshine Systems Merged with RTD Enterprises, Company Executives Noticed

question 28

Multiple Choice

After Sunshine Systems merged with RTD Enterprises, company executives noticed that due to increased employee collaboration between the two units, costs were down and revenues increased within both areas. This is an example of what business phenomenon?

• A) Strategy execution
• B) Portfolio strategy
• C) Core competency
• D) Synergy
• E) Delivering value

Identify and analyze the various types of collaborations and their impact on supply chain efficiency.

Understand the process model for forming and sustaining successful supply chain relationships.

Grasp the concept of core competency and its impact on strategic outsourcing decisions.

Realize the importance of information technology in bridging the IT gap within supply chain collaborations.

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