Michelle is the owner of a large chain of successful department stores. One reason for her success comes from the supply chain system. When a customer purchases an item from a store,the supplier is able to know immediately if the safe stock level has been reached. If it has,a shipment of product is sent immediately and directly to the store. This allows Michelle to dedicate more space to retail and less space to storage. What technology enables Michelle to have such a supply chain system?
A)electronic data interchange
B)corporate portal
C)firewall
D)intranet

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Michelle is the owner of a large chain of successful department stores. One reason for her success comes from the supply chain system. When a customer purchases an item from a store,the supplier is able to know immediately if the safe stock level has been reached. If it has,a shipment of product is sent immediately and directly to the store. This allows Michelle to dedicate more space to retail and less space to storage. What technology enables Michelle to have such a supply chain system?
A)electronic data interchange  
B)corporate portal  
C)firewall  
D)intranet

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Electronic data interchange (EDI) is a technology that allows for the transfer of business documents and data between different businesses in a standardized electronic format. In Michelle's case, EDI enables the immediate communication between the store's point of sale system and the supplier's inventory system, allowing for efficient management of inventory levels and restocking.

Michelle Is the Owner of a Large Chain of Successful