A salesperson can influence the supply chain passively or actively.All of the following are ways a salesperson can influence the supply chain actively EXCEPT:
A)The salesperson arranges for additional financing for the customer at lower rates than usual.
B)The salesperson works with the shipping department to arrange for special delivery methods for the customer.
C)The salesperson brings in product designers to modify the product for the customer.
D)The salesperson arranges for custom implementation at the customer's site.
E)The salesperson predicts the sales to one customer for the upcoming quarter.

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Predicting sales to one customer for the upcoming quarter is not an action the salesperson can take to actively influence the supply chain. It is simply a forecast and does not involve any direct influence on the operations of the supply chain.

A Salesperson Can Influence the Supply Chain Passively or Actively