Suppliers have more time to devote to postsale services because: O A. supply chain management is no longer a critical element in the buying process. O B. of the automation of routine transactions in the purchasing process. OC. buyers and sellers have become independent of each other. O D. the overall cycle time of the purchasing process has increased. O E. of a decline in relationship-building activities between buyers and suppliers. Reset Selection Question 48 of 50 2 Points Which of the following forms of marketing involves talking with buyers before, during, and after the sale? O A. Personal selling O B. Public relations OC. Direct marketing O D. Sales promotion O E. Electronic marketing