When There Is a Large Number of Common Requirements Across

question 8

Multiple Choice

When there is a large number of common requirements across facilities or business units,and the supply base is dispersed geographically,an appropriate global sourcing structure is:

• A)regional purchasing offices that manage the region's spend for every commodity.
• B)a global commodity management organization.
• C)a centralized international purchasing office equidistant from key suppliers.
• D)a centrally managed global sourcing office located in the corporate headquarters.
• E)a decentralized structure where purchasing managers are at each facility.

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Knowledge of documentation and source usage tips in research papers.

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