Purchasing uses information from the _____ to place purchase orders for raw materials with qualified suppliers.
A) sales and operations plan
B) materials requirement plan
C) detailed scheduling plan
D) sales ordering plan

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Purchasing relies on the information from the materials requirement plan (MRP) to determine the raw materials needed for production and place purchase orders with qualified suppliers. The sales and operations plan provides a long-term forecast of demand and production, the detailed scheduling plan breaks down production into specific tasks and schedules, and the sales ordering plan is focused on the customer's order and delivery requirements.

Purchasing Uses Information from the _____ to Place Purchase Orders