During a job interview for a consulting? position, the interviewer asks whether it is better for a company to have an efficient supply chain or a responsive supply chain. The interviewee responds that all companies should strive to have supply chains that are both efficient and responsive. This response suggests that the interviewee:

A. Understands that it is important for every company to have a supply chain that is both efficient and responsive

B. Does not understand that efficient and responsive supply chains are two distinct designs that are used to obtain competitive advantage