APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) — Question 149

A supply chain manager is revising their organization's supply chain strategy with a greater emphasis on collaborative supply chain relationships.
Which of the following barriers poses the greatest impediment to implementing their new strategy?

Answer options

• A. Internal operational silos
• B. Vendor language and time zone differences
• C. Transportation carrier's system limitations
• D. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) complexity

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because vendor language and time zone differences can significantly hinder effective communication and collaboration in a supply chain. While internal operational silos (A), transportation carrier's system limitations (C), and ERP complexity (D) can pose challenges, they are not as directly related to collaborative relationships as language and time zone issues are.