Which of the Following Statements Does NOT Represent a Positive

Which of the following statements does NOT represent a positive link between supply chain performance and the financial status of a firm?

A) Lowering the cost of purchased materials reduces the level of working capital required and has a positive impact on the contribution margin.
B) Reduced inventory levels result in an increase in the percentage of partial orders shipped and an increased inventory turnover ratio.
C) Reducing supplier lead times reduces the level of working capital required.
D) Percentage of orders shipped on time reduces the level of working capital required and supports increased sales.