In the portfolio matrix,characteristics of goods and services in the bottleneck quadrant are:
A)item substitution and switching are difficult,but many available suppliers can meet the technical or capacity needs.
B)item substitution and supplier switching are possible,and several sources of supply are readily available.
C)item substitution and supplier switching are difficult because few suppliers are available with the capability to meet the unique specification requirements.
D)substitution is possible,but switching suppliers is difficult even though many suppliers are available.
E)substitution and supplier switching are relatively easy,but few suppliers have the technical expertise.

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The bottleneck quadrant represents goods and services that have unique technical requirements, making it difficult for both item substitution and supplier switching. Additionally, few suppliers have the capability to meet the required specification, making it a bottleneck in the supply chain.

In the Portfolio Matrix,characteristics of Goods and Services in the Bottleneck