A Gauteng distribution centre supplies the stores of a national grocery retailer. Weekly orders for ready meals fluctuate. Every Monday, the centre meets a packaging supplier, a produce grower, and a 3PL. They work from one shared four-week plan and agree on what each party will change before the next cut-off.
Which one of the following best explains why this fits supply chain management?

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A Gauteng distribution centre supplies the stores of a national grocery retailer. Weekly orders for ready meals fluctuate. Every Monday, the centre meets a packaging supplier, a produce grower, and a 3PL. They work from one shared four-week plan and agree on what each party will change before the next cut-off. 
 Which one of the following best explains why this fits supply chain management?

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Transport routes and dock bookings are set as the main decisions, while upstream output plans remain unchanged.

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Orders are placed with suppliers, and the distribution centre issues collection instructions without joint changes by other parties.

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Supplier performance is reviewed, and a 12-month improvement plan is agreed upon for supplier capability outcomes.

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Linked activities are coordinated across multiple organisations using one shared plan to meet customer demand.

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