As Rick and the supplier's sales representative talked, they agreed that Rick would purchase ten hanging baskets, six two- metre sections of metal shelving, and two rolls of polyfilm for Rick's gardening supply store. In addition, the salesperson agreed to have the items delivered in two weeks and give Rick a 10 per cent discount. Rick and the salesperson are engaged in which phase of the procurement process?
A) Order- routine specification
B) Product specification
C) Supplier selection
D) General need description
E) Proposal solicitation

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Rick and the salesperson are at the order-routine specification phase as they have already agreed on the specific items to be purchased, the quantity of each item, delivery schedule, and the discount. They are not in the other phases of the procurement process such as general need description, product specification, supplier selection, or proposal solicitation, which come before the order-routine specification phase.

As Rick and the Supplier's Sales Representative Talked, They Agreed