Remedying a Supplier-Related Cost Disadvantage Would Not Entail

Multiple Choice

Remedying a supplier-related cost disadvantage would not entail

A) integrating backward into the business of high-cost suppliers in an effort to reduce the costs of the items being purchased.
B) negotiating more favorable prices with suppliers.
C) collaborating closely with suppliers to identify mutual cost-saving opportunities.
D) switching to lower-priced substitute inputs.
E) persuading forward channel allies to implement best practices.