Which purchasing strategy tends to be associated with a low-cost-differentiation strategy?
A)Purchase at low costs through quantity discounts; operate storage and warehouse facilities and control inventory efficiently.
B)Purchase high-quality inputs,even if they cost more; conduct storage,warehouse,and inventory activities with extensive care,even if costs are higher.
C)Purchase high-quality inputs,but only if costs are low; conduct storage,warehouse,and inventory activities with care,but only if costs are relatively low.
D)None of the above.

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A low-cost-differentiation strategy focuses on balancing cost efficiency with quality, so purchasing high-quality inputs at low costs and managing storage and inventory with care but cost-effectively aligns with this strategy.

Which Purchasing Strategy Tends to Be Associated with a Low-Cost-Differentiation