Remedying a supplier-related cost disadvantage would not entail
A)integrating backward into the business of high-cost suppliers in an effort to reduce the costs of the items being purchased.
B)negotiating more favorable prices with suppliers.
C)collaborating closely with suppliers to identify mutual cost-saving opportunities.
D)switching to lower-priced substitute inputs.
E)persuading forward channel allies to implement best practices.

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Remedying a supplier-related cost disadvantage focuses on actions that directly affect the costs and efficiencies related to suppliers and the inputs they provide. Persuading forward channel allies to implement best practices is aimed at improving operations downstream (closer to the end consumer), not at addressing the costs or efficiencies of supplier-related activities.

Remedying a Supplier-Related Cost Disadvantage Would Not Entail