The buying professional who is considering offshore sourcing must be prepared to fully analyze both the _______________ factors.
A) financial and competitive
B) competitive and cost
C) quantitative and capacity
D) capacity and quality
E) qualitative and quantitative

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Offshore sourcing involves various qualitative and quantitative factors that the buying professional must analyze to make an informed decision. Qualitative factors include the supplier's reputation, quality standards, communication capabilities, and cultural compatibility. Quantitative factors include cost savings, capacity, lead time, and logistics. Therefore, the best choice is E- qualitative and quantitative.

The Buying Professional Who Is Considering Offshore Sourcing Must Be