An organization desires to obtain suggested changes or additions to its preliminary specification from potential suppliers. The BEST course of action would be for this organization to employ

A. a pre-bid coference

B. two-step bidding

C. a pre-solicitation conference

D. informal bidding

Which of the following should have the MOST influence in determing end product specifications, so as to minimize the potential for return?

A. Marketing

B. Supply management

C. Engineering

D. Manufacturing

When developing specifications, a buyer may consider information from which of the following?

1, suppliers. 2, Industry Standards. 3, Professional Organizations. 4, Competitors

A.   1&2

B.   2&3

C.   1&2&3

D. 1&2&3&4