Caterpillar collects and analyses large volumes of data about how customers use their tractors. This permits them to ________ the cost of new product development efforts and to better ________ their products.

A. increase; differentiate
B. identify; disperse
C. reduce; differentiate
D. position; understand


Answer: C

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