Trent Automobiles Inc. was expecting a large shipment of scrap metal a week earlier. As the shipment did not arrive on time, the supply manager at Trent Automobiles was forced to place another order for the same quantity of scrap metal from a local manufacturer. As a result, its car manufacturing processes got delayed and expenses increased. In this scenario, Trent Automobiles is demonstrating a lack of _____.
A) synergy
B) disintermediation
C) automation
D) efficiency

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Trent Automobiles' delay and increased expenses suggest a lack of efficiency in their supply chain management.