The ability to extend the advantages of local sourcing to offshore suppliers is primarily due to:

A) better educated supply managers making supply decisions.
B) transformations in communication and transportation.
C) greater openness to global trade on the part of economically developing countries.
D) end customer pressure to do business globally.
E) greater diversity in legal frameworks around the world.

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Tammy Wagman · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Transformations in communication and transportation have made it easier to extend the advantages of local sourcing to offshore suppliers. The advances in technology and logistics have reduced the time and cost involved in communicating with and transporting goods from offshore suppliers, making it more feasible for companies to work with them.

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