Question $5$

The $\_\_\_\_\_$ is used to identify user requirements, evaluate the user needs effectively and efficiently, identify suppliers who can meet that need, develop agreements with those suppliers, develop the ordering mechanism, ensure payment occurs promptly, ascertain that the need was effectively met, and drive continuous improvement.

a$.$ demand management process

b$.$ backdoor buying process

c$.$ materials budgeting process

d$.$ forecasting process

e$.$ purchasing process