Does the statement '18 The advantage of using VMI programs stems from the retailer and manufacturer working together to determine a flow of shipments that optimizes the economics of the two parties as a system.' conflict with the idea presented in 'The retailer works alone in the VMI program to determine an optimal flow of shipments.'
18 The advantage of using VMI programs stems from the retailer and manufacturer working together to determine a flow of shipments that optimizes the economics of the two parties as a system.###The retailer works alone in the VMI program to determine an optimal flow of shipments.