Which One of the Following Is Not a Strategically Beneficial

Which one of the following is not a strategically beneficial reason a company may enter into strategic partnerships or cooperative arrangements with key suppliers,distributors,or makers of complementary products?

A) To acquire or improve access to new markets
B) To expedite the development of promising new technologies or products
C) To enable greater vertical integration
D) To improve supply chain efficiency
E) To overcome deficiencies in technical and manufacturing expertise and to create desirable new skill sets and capabilities