Operations and supply chain management

A U.S. equipment manufacturer finds a less expensive source of supply in China for steel forgings currently purchased from a United State’s supplier. The manufacturer switches from the U.S. to the Chinese forging supplier. This is an example of which of the following important trends in operations and supply chain management?A.Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)B.Increasing Competition and GlobalizationC.Electronic CommerceD.Relationship Management