Johann Herr's company has standardized the size of its paper bags so that each bag can be used in five to seven different store departments. In the business buying process, this approach to cost reduction most likely took place in the ________ stage.
A) problem recognition
B) general needs description
C) product specification
D) supplier search
E) proposal solicitation

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The standardization of the size of paper bags to serve multiple store departments is a product specification decision that happened in the procurement process. In this stage, the company defines the technical requirements, quality, and all features of the product that will meet their needs.

Johann Herr's Company Has Standardized the Size of Its Paper