Supply's growing involvement in the acquisition of services may be explained by:
A)declining technical knowledge of internal users of services.
B)the growing respect for supply managers as equals in the organization.
C)the need for more of a personal relationship with the service supplier.
D)high dollar value on services and the opportunities to reduce costs.
E)the fact that price and service-delivery requirements are complex.

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High dollar value on services and the opportunities to reduce costs. As services are often high in cost, supply managers have a strong incentive to become involved in the acquisition of services to help reduce costs and negotiate favorable contracts.

Supply's Growing Involvement in the Acquisition of Services May Be