$9-$ UPS Special software creates the most efficient delivery route for each driver that considers traffic, weather conditions, and the location of each stop. UPS estimates its delivery trucks save $28$ million miles and burn $3$ million fewer gallons of fuel each year as a result of using this technology. This is an example of using information systems to achieve which strategic business objectives?

A$)$ survival

B$)$ competitive advantage

E$)$ operational excellence

C$)$ improved decision making

D$)$ customer and supplier intimacy