According to Figure 4.9, “Customer’s Perspectives on 3PL Relationships”, approxi
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Question
According to Figure 4.9, “Customer’s Perspectives on 3PL Relationships”, approximately 66% of 3PL relationships are tactical in nature. Which of the following might motivate strategic relationships between the supplier and buyer?
A. A desire to create bullwhip. Figure 4.9 Customer's Perspectives on 3PL Relationships 2/3 Thought of as "Tactical" 80% 70% 1/3 "Strategic" or "Integrative" 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Tactical service provider Logistics strategist Supply chain integrator . North America ] Western Europe Asia-Pacific D Latin America Source: 2005 Tenth Annual 3PL Study, C. John Langley Jr. Ph.D. and Cap Gemini LLC Used with permission ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in
Explanation / Answer
Acco.rding to Figure 4.9, “Custo.mer’s Perspectives on 3PL Relationships”, approximately 66% of 3PL relationships are ta.ctical in nature. Which of the following might motivate strategic relationships between the supplier and buyer?
C. A transactional focus.