The vice president of supply management for BIG Manufacturing, Inc. is looking at the African continent to identify manufacturing facilities. BIG needs to support its business-to-business (B2B) customers over the next 10 years. What is the vice president LEAST likely to do INNITIALLY?

A Ask the sales department for African continent sales forecast

B Travel to Africa to learn about cultures, languages and environmental challenges

C Communicate with BIG Manufacturing, Inc. customers to determine their future expansion plans for Africa

D Review the strategic plan, including goals and objectives, for building business with B2B customers