Which cost$($s$)$ DOES NOT $($DO NOT$)$ depend PRIMARILY on the Fresh Connection's sourcing strategy?

A$.$ Purchase cost of raw materials and components.

B$.$ Variable costs in the inbound warehouse.

C$.$ Fixed costs in the bottling line.

D$.$ Costs associated with discarding defective raw materials$/$components

E$.$ Cost of transporting raw materials to the Fresh Connection's facilities