In conducting a Value Chain analysis, we look at how proficient is a business at executing the key functional and support work processes needed for converting inputs into products, and selling them.

We look at $5$ primary work processes along with the following $4$ support activities of interest: Procurement$/$ Purchasing; R&D$/$ Product Development; Managing Human Resources; Other activities, process and procedures.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five primary processes of interest?

Acquiring and handling input resources

Conversion $($processing$)$ of inputs into goods and services for sale

Getting products to customers

Marketing$/$Selling goods and services to customers and consumers

Investor Relations

Servicing customers