$3$

$3\mathrm{.}85$ points

A primary reason that companies conduct an $S$&$OP$ session is because

too many factors are outside the control of the company and thus there is a need for external consultants

It is a requirement by the SEC for public companies before incurring extra costs

It is a long standing tradition introduced by the British after Tea and Crumpets were rejected by American businesses

This is an opportunity for all of the different parts of an organizations to get together and collaborate address issues across the company rather than only within a department