Zara's IT expenditure is low by fashion industry standards and is also highly effective. Which of the following makes this possible?
A) Targeting technology investment at points in the value chain where it has the most significant impact.
B) Utilizing the money spent on IT infrastructure to improve the IT skills of its employees through training programs.
C) Using the best and most expensive software and ware in the market, as it lowers any maintenance costs later.
D) Outsourcing IT management to third-party firms which provide IT services at lower costs.
E) Investing IT funding in improving the infrastructure and cutting down employee overhead costs.
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