When there is a large number of common requirements across facilities or business units, and the supply base is dispersed geographically, an appropriate global sourcing structure is:
A) a global commodity management organization.
B) regional purchasing offices that manage the region's spend for every commodity.
C) a centralized international purchasing office equidistant from key suppliers.
D) a centrally managed global sourcing office located in the corporate headquarters.
E) a decentralized structure where purchasing managers are at each facility.

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A global commodity management organization is suitable for managing common requirements across dispersed locations, as it allows for centralized coordination and leveraging of global supply base.

When There Is a Large Number of Common Requirements Across