Write brief notes on purchasing mix and management of Inventory

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Write brief notes on purchasing mix and management of Inventory 

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Purchasing mix = Purchasing mix provides the list of factors which impact the purchasing decision for a business. For example, if housewife needs to buy flour, milk and fruit each day, they have numerous options for buying cooking items such as cheaper goods, near to home and so on. There are many factors which impact their purchasing decision.

Quality = Purchase products based on the desired quality which satisfies the consumer’s need.

Price = Price factor also impacts the buying decision. Buyers like to purchase goods at discounts which are available in bulk buying rather than at high prices with the same quality.

Supplier = reliable supplier available for the consumer when they need or alternative available. For example, consumer-like to buy products near the home.

Delivery time = It is the time taken from placing an order or receiving the order. It is also called the lead time.

Quantity = Quantity of the order depending on the consumer’s money, a discount on the product, rate and storage space of the consumer.

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