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 Selecting a supplier to acquire the necessary materials to support the outputs of organisations. Selection of the best and/or the most suitable suppliers is based on assessing supplier capabilities.

 Procurement outsourcing is the transfer of specified key procurement activities relating to sourcing and supplier management to a third party. Businesses will sometimes do this to reduce costs or, often in the case of procurement, to add specialist skill sets to their procurement department 

 Cost reduction is the process used by companies to reduce their costs and increase their profits. Depending on a company's services or product, the strategies can vary. Every decision in the product development process affects cost. Companies typically launch a new product without focusing too much on cost.