Todd is the owner of TodVac, a producer of high-performance commercial vacuum cleaners based in Texas. Todd knows that some companies use technology that has been proven over the years to efficiently create components very similar to the components in his vacuums. Unfortunately, Todd has never seen this technology and does not have a clue how it works. How should Todd go about learning how to improve his production with time-tested technology?
A)read journals to see how science is being applied to vacuum manufacturing
B)attend seminars on new technology available to manufacturers like TodVac
C)tour an Asian factory that uses this technology but does not compete directly with TodVac
D)ask TodVac's main competitor to share their proprietary knowledge with him
E)hire a CIO to lead a development team to create better manufacturing processes

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Touring an Asian factory that uses the time-tested technology but does not directly compete with TodVac would allow Todd to observe and learn about the technology firsthand without risking the disclosure of proprietary information. Reading journals or attending seminars may provide information on the technology, but observing it in action would likely be more beneficial. Asking TodVac's main competitor to share their proprietary knowledge would likely result in refusal or potentially legal issues. Hiring a CIO to develop new processes may be helpful in the long run, but learning about the time-tested technology should come first.

Todd Is the Owner of TodVac, a Producer of High-Performance