A/An _____ system provides status alerts, via e-mail, fax, pager, and so on, to a buyer (consignee) or supplier (shipper) that a particular shipment has been delayed and whether this may affect other entities in the supply chain.
A)event-based
B)MRP
C)ERP
D)DRP
E)None of these answers.

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An event-based system provides alerts based on specific events, such as a shipment delay, which is the scenario described in the question. MRP, ERP, and DRP systems do not necessarily have the same level of event-based alert capabilities.

A/An _____ System Provides Status Alerts, Via E-Mail, Fax, Pager