Purchasing by Specification Typically Occurs When

question 28

Multiple Choice

Purchasing by specification typically occurs when:

• A)there are multiple sources for an identical requirement.
• B)a high degree of supplier expertise is required and difficult to define.
• C)the internal user's preferences are impossible to overcome.
• D)the buyer wants the supplier to decide how to make the most suitable product.
• E)a supplier holds a needed patent.

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