After identifying the potential causes for delays in communicating demand information up the supply chain, the trading partners should take which of the following actions?

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Identifying the root causes for the delays will help the trading partners to understand the underlying issues that cause delays in communicating demand information up the supply chain. Once the root causes are identified, they can take appropriate measures to address them. Implementing a higher-speed data communications network and changing procedures to communicate data more frequently are tactical measures that may not address the root causes of the problem. Mapping and analyzing the value stream may help to identify areas that require improvement, but it may not necessarily provide insight into the root causes of the communication delays.

After Identifying the Potential Causes for Delays in Communicating Demand