Recognizing partnerships between buyer and supplier, as a fundamental driver for the success of the Pacific Rim supply chain processes, American firms have begun to _______________.

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The question highlights the importance of partnerships between buyer and supplier in the Pacific Rim supply chain processes. It states that American firms have begun to recognize this as a fundamental driver for success. The best choice would be D, which suggests that American firms have started to emulate the supplier alliances of Pacific Rim companies, implying a conscious effort to improve partnerships with suppliers. The other options - becoming more competitive, operating like Pacific Rim companies, using the same processes, and improving relationships with suppliers - are either too vague or do not specifically address the idea of emulating supplier alliances.

Recognizing Partnerships Between Buyer and Supplier, as a Fundamental Driver