Which of the following is not an option for improving supplier-related value chain activities?
A)Integrate backward into the business of high-cost suppliers in an effort to reduce the costs of the items being purchased.
B)Negotiate more favorable prices with suppliers.
C)Collaborate closely with suppliers to identify mutual cost-saving opportunities.
D)Switch to lower-priced substitute inputs.
E)Persuade forward channel allies to implement best practices.

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The correct answer is E because persuading forward channel allies to implement best practices is related to downstream activities (distribution and sales) rather than improving supplier-related (upstream) value chain activities. Options A, B, C, and D are all strategies aimed at enhancing the efficiency or reducing the costs associated with suppliers, which are upstream activities in the value chain.

Which of the Following Is Not an Option for Improving