Which of the Following Statements Is True of Vendor Analysis

Which of the following statements is true of vendor analysis?

A) Its goals include increasing the total costs associated with purchases.
B) It is also known as portfolio analysis.
C) Its sole purpose is to get the lowest price from a supplier on a given product or service.
D) It is an informal rating of the retailers and wholesalers in an industry.
E) It helps in selecting suppliers by evaluating them in all relevant areas of performance.