Abbott Laboratories,a Manufacturer of Several Popular Over-The-Counter Medications,warehouses and Delivers

Abbott Laboratories,a manufacturer of several popular over-the-counter medications,warehouses and delivers all of 3M's medical and surgical products to hospitals across the nation.The agreement between Abbott Laboratories and 3M is an example of:

A) multichannel distribution.
B) a direct marketing channel.
C) a cooperative distribution channel.
D) a strategic channel alliance.