Designing a car is expensive and time$-$consuming even with the use of computers because of the difficulty of getting all the varied departments to work together. Mercedes$-$Benz created a centralized web$-$based system that reduces the design and production process by at least two years, thus providing customer value. Although this special capability can be copied by competitors, it still distinguishes Mercedes from competitors and allows them to compete effectively. This is an example of:

Multiple Choice

Marketing myopia

A weakness

A core competency

A competitive advantage