Case $1$:

$1.$ Mary is a sales rep for $3$M and receives a telephone call from Swanson Storm Door Company telling her that they were having a new product development project and thought a $3$M application might be an option. The decision is critical and they need to make a decision today. They also describe some issues they are having with their current purchases from $3$M$.$ The question is: What did Mary do prior to the meeting to prepare for this afternoon$$s meeting?