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Which of the following best defines purchasing?

• The process of selling goods to customers

• The process of acquiring goods and services from suppliers

• The management of finished goods inventory

• The process of manufacturing goods

Which of the following is NOT a key goal of supply chain management?

• Reducing costs

• Increasing inventory levels

• Improving customer satisfaction

• Enhancing supplier relationships

What is the main purpose of purchasing in an organization?

• To reduce the cost of raw materials

• To ensure the right materials are available at the right time and cost

• To handle all product marketing activities

• To design new products

Which of the following is an external factor influencing purchasing decisions?

• Supplier performance

• Company policies

• Internal budgets

• Production schedules

Which term refers to managing the entire flow of materials, information, and finances in a supply chain?

• Procurement

• Logistics

• Supply Chain Management

• Distribution

The first step in the purchasing process is:

A purchase requisition is:

• A contract between buyer and supplier

• An internal document requesting the purchase of items

• A document used to receive goods

• A payment confirmation form

The purchase order (PO) is issued by:

• Supplier

• Purchasing department

• Accounts payable department

• Warehouse manager

Which of the following occurs after the supplier delivers goods?

• Source identification

• Supplier evaluation

• Invoice and payment processing

• Need identification

Which of the following documents is used to check received items against an order?

• Purchase requisition

• Receiving report

• Invoice

• Quotation