XYZ Company was expecting a large shipment of scrap metal the previous week. Since the shipment did not arrive on time, the supply manager was forced to place another order for the same quantity of scrap metal from a local manufacturer. As a result, its car manufacturing processes got delayed and expenses increased. In this scenario, XYZ Company is demonstrating a lack of

a$.$ synergy

b$.$ instrumentality

c$.$ efficiency

d$.$ disintermediation