Supply chain executives must be "boundary spanners." Which of the following skills would be of most importance to a supply chain executive?
A) Designing supply chains for strategic advantage, where innovation is vital to competitive advantage.
B) Developing and forging partnerships with individuals and organizations within the supply chain.
C) Implementing collaborative relationships, which will replace command-and-control relationships.
D) Managing information.
E) Measuring and managing prices and costs to make money.

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Boundary spanning involves developing and maintaining relationships across organizational boundaries, making the ability to forge partnerships crucial for supply chain executives.

Supply Chain Executives Must Be "Boundary Spanners