The ability to respond quickly to user and customer requirements has always been a major justification for centralized purchasing authority.

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Centralized purchasing authority can lead to efficiencies and cost savings, but it often results in slower response times to user and customer requirements due to the layers of bureaucracy and centralized decision-making processes. Decentralized purchasing is typically better for quick responsiveness.

The Ability to Respond Quickly to User and Customer Requirements