Whirlpool's Efforts to Link Its Product R&D and Manufacturing Operations

Whirlpool's efforts to link its product R&D and manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia did not enable the company to

A) accelerate the discovery of innovative appliance features.
B) coordinate the introduction of these features in the appliance products marketed in different countries.
C) create a cost-efficient worldwide supply chain.
D) impart technical knowledge to high-cost human resources in developing nations
E) speed product innovations to market and achieve operational excellence.