Alpha Trendz,a Clothing and Apparel Manufacturer,carefully Studies Information Available on the Internet.It

Alpha Trendz,a clothing and apparel manufacturer,carefully studies information available on the Internet.It further checks computerized databases and trade show exhibits before launching its latest range of designer clothes.The company is in the _____ stage of the sales process.

A) order processing
B) missionary selling
C) planning
D) prospecting