After deciding to order replacement parts for aging machinery, the buyer for a construction company examines catalogs and trade publications looking for these parts. The buyer is at which stage in the business buying decision process?
A) Problem recognition
B) Product specification
C) Product-supplier search and evaluation
D) Product-supplier selection
E) Product-supplier post-evaluation

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The buyer is currently in the product-supplier search and evaluation stage as they are examining catalogs and trade publications to find replacement parts for aging machinery. This stage involves researching potential suppliers and products to meet the identified need.

After Deciding to Order Replacement Parts for Aging Machinery, the Buyer