Relying on Outsiders to Perform Certain Value Chain Activities Offers

Relying on outsiders to perform certain value chain activities offers such strategic advantages as

A) obtaining higher quality and/or cheaper components or services.
B) improving the company's ability to innovate by allying with "best-in-world" suppliers.
C) reducing the company's risk exposure to changing technology and/or changing buyer preferences.
D) increasing the firm's ability to assemble diverse kinds of expertise speedily and efficiently.
E) All of these.