Which of the Following Does NOT Describe a Retailer's Strategic

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT describe a retailer's strategic advantage gained through the efficient supply chain and information system?

• A) All retailers can increase sales, and reduce costs, by using high performance information systems.
• B) All retailers can develop a competitive advantage from their information and supply chain systems.
• C) The competitive advantage from information and supply chain systems is not easy to be duplicated by competitors.
• D) Retailers can implement efficient supply chain management by buying best-in-class software packages.
• E) The effective use of supply chain and information systems requires only the coordinated effort of employees and functional areas throughout the company.

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