The second step in achieving strategic fit between competitive and supply chain strategies is to

A) understand the supply chain and map it on the responsiveness spectrum.
B) understand customers and supply chain uncertainty.
C) match supply chain responsiveness with the implied uncertainty of demand.
D) ensure that all functional strategies within the supply chain support the supply chain's level of responsiveness.


Answer: A

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