Ebrill is a company that manufactures glass vases and sells them to interior design retailers and e$-$commerce websites. The company gives discounts to its regular multinational clients when they buy in bulk. Relationship managers in Ebrill visit clients on a regular basis for discussions. In the context of customer relationship management, Ebrill most likely establishes $\_\_\_\_\_$ with its customers.

a$.$

limited relationships

b$.$

distinct relationships

c$.$

full partnerships

d$.$

partial partnerships