Implementation of IBM's "Smarter Planet" Strategy Has Resulted in All

question 144

Multiple Choice

Implementation of IBM's "Smarter Planet" strategy has resulted in all of the following except

• A)a reduction in supply chain costs for retailers.
• B)a reduction in traffic delays through coordinated signals.
• C)a reduction in power usage for consumers using smart meters.
• D)a reduction in inventory levels, as well as increased sales, for retailers.
• E)a reduction in wasted coverage for advertising messages to increase its efficiency.

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Definitions:

Logging Companies

Businesses involved in the cutting down, processing, and selling of trees for timber or pulp.

Biodiversity Hotspot

Biogeographic region that is a significant reservoir of endemic biodiversity and is threatened with continued habitat destruction.

Endemic Species

Localized, native species that are not found anywhere else in the world. Compare with cosmopolitan species.

Human Population

The total number of humans currently living on Earth, which is subject to change due to birth, death, and migration rates.