EBK PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING
17th Edition
ISBN: 9780134461427
Author: Armstrong
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 6, Problem 6.6CTE
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To discuss: Whether e-procurement can streamline the buying process and it can replace the employees and whether all the buying functions can be performed through e-procurement.
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