Four O's of purchasing
Four O's of purchasing
the objects and objectives of a purchase, and the organization and operation of buying.The Four O's help to answer important marketing questions about:
- Objects - what general uses will the product have?
- Objectives - what specific functions do buyers expect the product to perform?
- Organization - who within an organization has power to authorize a purchase?
- Operations - what procurement procedures do they employ in purchasing it, for example, by inviting tenders?
The answers to these questions will assist a company in formulating its MARKETING MIX. See PURCHASING.