Scenario 8.1. Use the following scenario to answer the questions. HanTech is entering the home appliance market with its new smart mixer. In designing the production facility, it has a need for various pieces of equipment, including the perpetual assembly belt drive, quasi-assembly pods, and finishing stations. The purchasing agent for the appliance division is inquiring about who will be needed for input on the purchasing decision. HanTech has already contacted several producers of the quasi-assembly pods, and has begun negotiations with their sales representatives.
Refer to Scenario 8.1. What was the first step of the buying decision process that HanTech went through when looking for the quasi-assembly pods?

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Scenario 8.1. Use the following scenario to answer the questions. HanTech is entering the home appliance market with its new smart mixer. In designing the production facility, it has a need for various pieces of equipment, including the perpetual assembly belt drive, quasi-assembly pods, and finishing stations. The purchasing agent for the appliance division is inquiring about who will be needed for input on the purchasing decision. HanTech has already contacted several producers of the quasi-assembly pods, and has begun negotiations with their sales representatives. 
 Refer to Scenario 8.1. What was the first step of the buying decision process that HanTech went through when looking for the quasi-assembly pods?

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Searching for products and suppliers

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Recognizing the problem or need

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Establishing product specifications

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Selecting and ordering the most appropriate product

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Evaluating the product relative to specifications

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Scenario 8.1. Use the following scenario to answer the questions. HanTech is ent...

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