Supplier power has increased because of the Internet for all the following reasons except

A. the process of disintermediation makes it possible for some suppliers to reach end users directly.
B. software that links buyers to a supplier's website has created rapid, low-cost order capabilities.
C. some suppliers have created web-based purchasing systems that encourage switching.
D. the growth of new web-based businesses has created more outlets for suppliers to sell to.


Answer: C

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