Current Attempt in Progress A U.S. manufacturing firm hires a third-party global consulting company to evaluate ways to improve profitability at each step of the production process. The consultants recommend that the firm buy more materials that are partially finished so that the firm can focus on the more complicated assembly at the end of the manufacturing process. How can global procurement assist in achieving this objective? O Improve supplier terms and distribution. O Enter new markets and create ventures. O Create new products and increase sales. Reduce cost and improve time to market