In modern organisations like Toyota the purchasing function forms an inherent and integrative part of an integrated supply chain. A supply chain consists of purchasing $($inputs or sourcing$),$ the operational process $($assembling or transformation$)$ and distribution of halffinished or finished consumer goods. The purpose of Toyota's purchasing and supply function is not only to provide the right materials, services and equipment, but also to

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Select one:

a$.$ retain the market share by providing products to consumers that satisfy their needs.

b$.$ ensure that they are purchased at a reasonable price, satisfy quality requirements and are received in the correct quantities at the right place and time.

c$.$ manage and select appropriate suppliers who can deliver the required materials within the specified timeIn modern organisations like Toyota the purchasing function forms an inherent and integrative part of an integrated supply chain. A supply chain consists of purchasing $($inputs or sourcing$),$ the operational process $($assembling or transformation$)$ and distribution of half$-$finished or finished consumer goods. Supply$-$chain process integration at Toyota will occur at the $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ level of purchasing and supply planning.

Select one:

a$.$

strategic

b$.$

tactical

c$.$

middle$-$management

d$.$

operations