What is meant by the term "top$-$down approach" in supplier relationship management?

A

The major dealings with the supplier should occur at the top of the day and play out down through the remaining work hours.

B

The company CEO makes decisions about suppliers and hands them down to lower management levels.

C

Every communication with a supplier should be routed through the top person in the supplier's organization.

D

Information and decision$-$making about suppliers includes input and understanding at all levels of the company from top to bottom.