Obtaining Cost Information Is a Primary Difficulty Associated with Benchmarking

Multiple Choice

Obtaining cost information is a primary difficulty associated with benchmarking.The following are typical sources for collecting information,except:

A) from published reports,industry research firms,and trade groups.
B) from talking to knowledgeable industry leaders.
C) from field trips to the facilities of competitors or non-competing firms.
D) from independent firms and consulting firms to gather best practices and comparative cost data without identifying competing firms.
E) All of these.