Jason Lim's company is considered to be an in-supplier for a vacuum cleaner manufacturer.However,recently the vacuum cleaner company has put out a memo to in- and out-suppliers indicating that it would like to change product specifications and delivery schedules.Which of the following buying situations is most likely to be in operation given this data?
A)straight rebuy
B)single rebuy
C)rakeback rebuy
D)system buy
E)modified rebuy

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The fact that the vacuum cleaner company would like to change product specifications and delivery schedules indicates that this is not a straight rebuy, where the buyer simply reorders existing products. It also does not seem to be a single rebuy, where the buyer makes a one-time purchase of a new product. A rakeback rebuy involves the buyer reevaluating suppliers periodically, which is not indicated in the scenario. A system buy involves the purchase of multiple products or services as part of a larger system or solution, which is not indicated in the scenario. This leaves us with the option of a modified rebuy, where the buyer wants to modify a current purchase decision or assess new alternatives. The vacuum cleaner company's desire to change specifications and delivery schedules suggests that they are modifying their current purchase decision. Therefore, E is the most likely answer.

Jason Lim's Company Is Considered to Be an In-Supplier for a Vacuum