Which of the following is not a benefit of effective sourcing decisions?
A) Appropriate supplier contracts can allow for the sharing of risk, resulting in higher profits for both the supplier and the buyer.
B) Better economies of scale can be achieved if orders within a firm are disaggregated.
C) Design collaboration can result in products that are easier to manufacture and distribute, resulting in lower overall costs.
D) Firms can achieve a lower purchase price by increasing competition through the use of auctions.
