Cisco supply chain agility solutions are addressing a crucial part within the manufacturing industry. Which of the following is the main driver of that branch of industry?
A.
achieve stronger competitive position in the marketplace
B.
increase utilization of manufacturing plants
C.
ensure quality standards to customers
D.
achieve lower unit costs
E.
adopt the supply chain to changing markets
Correct answer is E:
http://www.cisco.com/web/strategy/docs/manufacturing/cisco_connected_mfg.pdf
Cisco Supply Chain Agility Solutions
Key Benefits
• Adapt your supply chain to changing markets in
real time
• Improve efficiency and reduce costly errors
• Reduce costs by decreasing idle time
• Reduce disruptions and shorten duration from weeks
to hours
• Share information securely and easily across a global
supplier network
• Improve and accelerate decision-making and
manage risk
• Align the value chain to meet and exceed
customer requests
• Reduce transit times and logistics costs
• Take full advantage of low-cost emerging markets
• Reduce transit times and logistics costs