Which of the Following Statements Is True of Collaborative Planning

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR) ?

• A) It aims to improve operational efficiency and manage inventory.
• B) It ensures that the accessibility of data collected with a point-of-sale system is not shared among the supply chain members.
• C) It ensures that inventory and sales data are not shared across the supply chain.
• D) It increases merchandising and logistics costs for all supply chain members.

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Definitions:

Divergence

The evolution of different forms or species from a common ancestor, involving the accumulation of genetic differences that can lead to the formation of new species.

Reproductive Isolation

A set of conditions, mechanisms, or behaviors that prevent members of different species or populations from mating and producing fertile offspring.

Reinforcement

A process in speciation where natural selection increases the divergence between two populations of species, leading to the development of reproductive barriers.

Universalism Versus Particularism

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which a society prefers clear rules and standards (universalism) over the flexibility to adapt norms and rules to special circumstances (particularism).