A supply managers organization has grown dramatically due to a recent merger. The supply manager hopes to work throughout the organization to achieve greater synergy, and thereby benefit ot only the local operations, but those of other branches as well. Which of the following actions is MOST consistent with this goal?

	Surveying other locations to identify parts used by multiple areas, in order to pool demand
	Proposing changes to inventory management that will have positive effects on service levels.
	Explaining the benefits of world-class supply management for the expanded organization at the executive council meeting
	Ensuring that supply managers are responsive to internal customers; needs, in order to minimize backdoor buying