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In modern organisations like Toyota the purchasing function forms an inherent and integrative part of an integrated supply chain. A supply chain consists of purchasing (inputs or sourcing), the operational process (assembling or transformation) and distribution of half-finished or finished consumer goods. The purpose of Toyota’s purchasing and supply function is not only to provide the right materials, services and equipment, but also to _____________________ .