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

question 165

Multiple Choice

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

• 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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