In the GM case, which of the following describes the GIS-based SCRM platform results?

In the GM case, which of the following describes the GIS-based SCRM platform results?

• A. Used a GIS-based SCRM platform to map 5,000 tier 1 and 20,000 tier 2 suppliers; pre-shipped parts 1-2 days early
• B. Mapped 5,000 tier 2 and 25,000 tier 1
• C. Mapped 5,500 tier 1 and 23,000 tier 2 suppliers; pre-shipped parts 2-3 days early
• D. Pre-shipped parts 3-4 days early

Answer: (C)

GIS-based SCRM platforms give a geospatial view of the supplier network, showing how many suppliers exist at different tiers and where they’re located, which helps identify risk concentrations and potential disruption points. In the GM case, the results describe mapping 5,500 tier 1 and 23,000 tier 2 suppliers, illustrating a broad, layered picture of the supply base. At the same time, the platform enables proactive logistics by pre-shipping parts, shortening lead times by about 2–3 days. This combination—extensive visibility across both tiers and a tangible improvement in delivery speed—best matches the described outcomes. The other options either change the supplier counts or omit the mapping results, or only mention pre-shipping without tying it to the mapped network, so they don’t align as well with what the platform produced.

GIS-based SCRM platforms give a geospatial view of the supplier network, showing how many suppliers exist at different tiers and where they’re located, which helps identify risk concentrations and potential disruption points. In the GM case, the results describe mapping 5,500 tier 1 and 23,000 tier 2 suppliers, illustrating a broad, layered picture of the supply base. At the same time, the platform enables proactive logistics by pre-shipping parts, shortening lead times by about 2–3 days. This combination—extensive visibility across both tiers and a tangible improvement in delivery speed—best matches the described outcomes. The other options either change the supplier counts or omit the mapping results, or only mention pre-shipping without tying it to the mapped network, so they don’t align as well with what the platform produced.