Which of the following is an advantage of outsourcing the performance of certain value chain activities to outsiders?

Multiple Choice

hollowing out a company$$s key resources and core competencies

being able to reduce distribution costs by eliminating the use of wholesale distributors and retail dealers and, instead, selling direct to end$-$users at the company$$s website

increasing the company$$s risk exposure to changing technology and$/$or buyer preferences

transferring product development risk to third parties

reducing organizational flexibility and increasing time to market