Supply chain management has grown as a prevalent perspective on operations management because:
A)Purchasing managers now have stronger roles in companies.
B)Firms have become more vertically integrated.
C)Technology has facilitated globalization.
D)Governments have become less open to trade.

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Supply chain management has grown due to technology facilitating globalization, allowing companies to source products and materials from around the world and manage their supply chains more efficiently. The other options may have contributed to the growth of supply chain management, but are not as significant as the impact of technology and globalization.

Supply Chain Management Has Grown as a Prevalent Perspective on Operations