How can a capital$-$intensive company achieve a cost advantage by revamping its value chain?

Select one:

A$.$

via higher rates of capacity utilization to allow depreciation and other fixed costs to be spread over a larger unit volume, thereby lowering fixed costs per unit

B$.$

centralizing facilities and outsourcing shipping and handling activities

C$.$

downsizing a direct sales force and utilizing distributors and dealers exclusively

D$.$

eliminating sales operations at the company's website

E$.$

expanding operations by eliminating low value$-$added or unnecessary work steps and activities