Chart shows eight stages. All of them are in sequence and arrows connect from one stage to the next. The eight stages are:

  1. Problem recognition

  2. General need description

  3. Product specification

  4. Supplier search

  5. Proposal solicitation

  6. Supplier selection

  7. Order-routine specification

  8. Performance review

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