IBM Entered into a Venture with the Chinese Railways Ministry

question 82

Multiple Choice

IBM entered into a venture with the Chinese Railways Ministry that allowed IBM to set up a national network of IBM service centers in railway stations that has enabled IBM to ship computer parts via the railroad around the country within 24 hours. This venture was dubbed the _____.

• A) Blue Connect
• B) China Express
• C) China Blue
• D) Blue Express
• E) China Connect

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