in our class discussion jc penny's new business model was to integrate its suppliers more into the demand side of their business. in particular we discussed how TAL ( a mens shirt manufacturer ) would receive orders directly from JC Penny stores instead of JC Pennys headquarters. Which of the following benefits JC Penny gain through this tighter integration with the manufacturer (i.e. allowing stores to directly order from TAL) ?

A. reduced out of stock solutions

B. reduction of inventory

C. increase inventory turns

D. higher customer satisfaction

E. All of the above are benefits gained by JC Penny