Walmart Is Working with Its Suppliers, Using Tools Such as Electronic

question 198

Multiple Choice

Walmart is working with its suppliers, using tools such as electronic billing, purchase order verification, and bar code technology, to integrate data used to improve overall performance. This is an example of

• A)supply chain management.
• B)a vertical marketing system.
• C)a horizontal marketing system.
• D)channel conflict.
• E)dual distribution.

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