What is direct purchasing?
A) Purchasing of all materials and products that are used for manufacturing companies' end products.
B) Purchasing directly from a retailer.
C) Purchasing with cash.
D) Outsourcing purchasing.

Question

What is direct purchasing? 
A) Purchasing of all materials and products that are used for manufacturing companies' end products. 
B) Purchasing directly from a retailer. 
C) Purchasing with cash. 
D) Outsourcing purchasing.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Direct purchasing refers to the process of procuring all the necessary raw materials and other resources required to produce a final product, directly from the supplier or manufacturer, without the involvement of intermediaries like distributors or wholesalers. This helps in reducing costs, ensuring timely delivery and maintaining the quality of the goods. Choice B, C and D are not accurate definitions of direct purchasing.

What Is Direct Purchasing