Take the following as truth: As detailed in Chapter 5, our research indicates that the prevalence of information technologies, advanced distribution and logistics operations, along with the other related services apparel suppliers provide to retailers have grown dramatically since 1988, particularly among business units that supply a large percentage of lean retailers.
Then the following statement: "Since 1999, apparel suppliers have provided to suppliers have grown dramatically." is true, false, or inconclusive?
Answer: False