Walmart and Sam$$s Club stores share information with suppliers on the products they supply. Procter & Gamble synchronizes its product data with Walmart. As a result, $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

Group of answer choices

all parties increase their risk by sharing information

the companies can simultaneously reduce inventory levels, improve service, and reduce annual operating costs.

all parties can reduce the level of benefits each receives

companies can increase annual operating costs and improve service

companies can compete to win benefits at the expense of one another