The is used to identify user requirements, evaluate the user needs in a concise and accurate manner, identify suppliers who can meet user requirements, develop agreements with those suppliers, employ a mechanism to place the order with suppliers, ensure payment occurs promptly, validate that the need was effectively met, and drive continuous improvement.

a$.$ demand management process

b$.$ forecasting process

C$.$ materials budgeting process

d$.$ backdoor buying process

e$.$ purchasing process

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