In Which Stage of the Business Buying Process Does the Buyer

question 166

Multiple Choice

In which stage of the business buying process does the buyer contact suppliers for bids?

• A) general needs description
• B) product specification
• C) supplier search
• D) proposal solicitation
• E) order-routing specification

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Definitions:

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