Which of the Following Is a Result of Forming a Buyer-Supplier

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a result of forming a buyer-supplier partnership:

A) the amount of time committed to the buyer-supplier relationship is greatly reduced.
B) buyer-supplier relationships are greatly improved at the expense of internal relationships.
C) the buying organization can enjoy the benefits of horizontal integration without the disadvantages.
D) the design process and the introduction of new designs is faster due to earlier supplier and supply involvement.
E) significant quality improvements occur and total cost typically increases.