Information technology can be used to improve quality management in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

A) to improve relationships with governmental regulatory agencies.
B) for benchmarking to stay abreast of best practices elsewhere.
C) to streamline efficiencies in the supply chain.
D) to streamline efficiencies in internal operations.
E) to improve relationships with customers.

Governmental Regulatory Agencies

Official organizations responsible for creating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect public interest in various sectors such as finance, health, and the environment.

Benchmarking

A process of comparing one's business processes and performance metrics to industry bests or best practices from other companies.

Supply Chain

The network of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer.