Which of the following types of data most likely will be communicated between two parties...

Strategic Alliance Definition: A strategic alliance is a formal agreement between two companies to work together towards common objectives while remaining independent.

Data Sharing in Alliances: In a strategic alliance, the data shared between parties is critical to achieving mutual goals and maintaining competitive advantage.

Types of Data:

Stochastic Data: Data that incorporates randomness and uncertainty, typically not the primary focus in a strategic alliance.

Proprietary Data: Confidential and exclusive information that gives a competitive edge, crucial for strategic alliances to develop joint strategies.

Bill of Material (BOM): A comprehensive list of parts, items, assemblies, and other materials required to create a product, which might be shared but is not as crucial as proprietary data.

Product Specifications: Detailed descriptions of a product's design and features, important but generally included under the broader scope of proprietary data.

Conclusion: Proprietary data, including sensitive business information, is most likely communicated between parties in a strategic alliance to ensure coordinated efforts and mutual benefits.

References

"Strategic Supply Chain Management: The Five Disciplines for Top Performance" by Shoshanah Cohen and Joseph Roussel.

APICS Dictionary, 16th Edition.