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(p. 176) Company X's principal strength is its inbound and outbound logistics system; its relative weakness, however is after-sales service. Its competitor, Company Y, however is often plagued with lagging shipments and an inflexible distribution setup. Company Y remains successful because it maintains a fully staffed service department and as a result the company is known for its dependable service. _______ allows them to identify ways to build on relative strengths and avoid dependence on capabilities at which the other firm excels.
A. Industry comparison
B. Benchmarking
C. Past performance comparison
D. Disaggregating
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