Which of the following is not a common type of driving force?

A. changing societal concerns, attitudes, and lifestyles
B. advances in technology and manufacturing process innovation
C. increasing efforts to collaborate closely with suppliers
D. reductions in uncertainty and business risk
E. diffusion of technical know-how across companies and countries


Answer: C

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