All of the following are objectives of supply management EXCEPT this:

a. Diversify goods and services whenever possible to reduce costs
b. Purchase the required goods and services at the lowest total cost of ownership
c. Search for and develop best-in-class suppliers
d. Seek ways to improve the organization’s competitive position


a. Diversify goods and services whenever possible to reduce costs

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