Beginning in 2001, ibm set about to build a single __________ that would handle raw material procurement, manufacturing, logistics, customer support, order entry, and customer fulfillment across all of ibm-something that had never been done before.

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The statement mentions that IBM set out to build a system that would handle all aspects of its supply chain, from raw material procurement to customer fulfillment. This kind of comprehensive system is generally referred to as an integrated supply chain. Therefore, choice A is the best answer. The other options, such as extranet computer system, customer service department, transportation system or global procurement network, do not encompass all the areas mentioned in the statement.

Beginning in 2001, Ibm Set About to Build a Single