Successful collaborative planning,forecasting and replenishment must be built on a foundation of

A) a common logistics carrier and data synchronization.
B) a single forecasting approach and a common logistics carrier.
C) data synchronization and established standards for exchanging information.
D) established standards for exchanging information and a single forecasting approach.

Successful collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment require data synchronization and established standards for exchanging information. Without these, it is difficult to ensure that all parties are working with the same information and that communication is effective. While a common logistics carrier and a single forecasting approach can be helpful, they are not as foundational as data synchronization and established standards.