Which of the following events would not constitute the start of the purchasing process?
A)A warehouse attendant notices a particularly low stock level.
B)An operations manager becomes aware of additional quantities of material that will be needed to fulfill sales orders.
C)An accountant detects potential shortages in documented inventory quantities.
D)The purchasing manager receives a shipment of raw materials that she had ordered.

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Receiving a shipment of raw materials that had already been ordered would not be the start of the purchasing process as it implies that the purchasing manager had already initiated the process by placing the order. The other options all suggest that there is a need for additional inventory or materials, which would require the purchasing process to begin.

Which of the Following Events Would Not Constitute the Start