Through the use of automatic shipping notices,Ace Hardware is effective at removing unnecessary costs from its supply chain.According to a vice-president of inventory for the retailer,"Information gathering that used to take three or four phone calls now is available immediately." This is an example of the use of _____ integration.
A) relationship
B) social
C) functional
D) technology and planning
E) internal operations

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By achieving technology and planning integration across their supply chains,firms can gain the information needed to execute short-term and long-term planning.The process is the creation and maintenance of information technology systems that connect managers across and through the firms in the supply chain,with the goal of supporting supply chain activities that best satisfy customer demands.

Through the Use of Automatic Shipping Notices,Ace Hardware Is Effective