Suppose Zara Has a Linked Supply Chain with Silk City

question 27

Multiple Choice

Suppose Zara has a linked supply chain with Silk City, a fabric supplier. Zara and Silk City use IT to seamlessly exchange data, communicating requirements as well as delivery expectations. The relationship between Zara and Silk City is best described as:

• A) Strategic alliance
• B) Co-opetition
• C) Collaboration
• D) Dependence
• E) Competition

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