Ted and his friend Matt start a new company called Crabman Auto Parts. They have heard about agile order fulfillment and are interested in implementing it to raise costs. Which of the following best describes the strategy Crabman Auto Parts should follow to take advantage of agile order fulfillment?
a. synchronize information exchange across the supply chain and form strategic relationships with key customers and suppliers
b. purchase off season productions in bulk to take advantage of manufacturer's discounts
c. increase complexity in the supply chain to ensure products are made to automobile manufacture's strict specifications
d. increase variability of demand by running frequent promotional campaigns and discounts for select products
e. select suppliers based on lower using purchase price regardless of delivery reliability
Answer: A