To select a potential supplier-partner, the buyer should consider:
A) both hard and soft factors with an eye toward long-term outcomes.
B) both hard and soft factors with an eye toward short-term outcomes.
C) soft factors such as congruence of management values and compatibility.
D) hard factors such as quality, quantity, cost, and technology.
E) the willingness of the supplier to quickly change processes for results.

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The buyer should consider both hard factors (like quality, cost, and technology) and soft factors (like management values and compatibility) with a focus on long-term outcomes to ensure a sustainable and successful partnership.

To Select a Potential Supplier-Partner, the Buyer Should Consider