Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Constraints

question 190

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the constraints with which a purchasing agent must deal?

• A) Inventory levels and delivery dates
• B) Supplier reliability
• C) Integrating purchasing with production
• D) Getting the best possible discounts and terms
• E) The quality of what is being purchased

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