Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for an enterprise that has successfully...

After successfully integrating internal supply chain management systems and functions, the next logical step is to extend these efficiencies externally by:

Collaboration with Trading Partners: Engaging with suppliers, distributors, and other partners to streamline the entire supply chain.

Reducing Redundancies: Identifying and eliminating redundant processes and inefficiencies in the supply chain to improve overall performance.

Enhancing Visibility: Sharing information across the supply chain to better align supply and demand, reduce lead times, and lower costs.

Focusing on reducing setup times (A) is an internal process improvement. Implementing a firewall (B) is a security measure, and working with key suppliers to reduce costs and lead times (C) is part of the broader strategy but does not address the holistic approach of reducing channel redundancies.

References

"Supply Chain Integration: Challenges and Solutions" by Douglas M. Lambert.

APICS Dictionary, 16th edition.