Bobby’s Bicycles is looking for a new supplier.  The organisation has narrowed it down to four

possible suppliers by researching each’s products online.  The organisation decides to call all of the

suppliers to arrange a visit to their plants to determine certain continued

supply.  After the visit, Bobby’s

Bicycles calls the suppliers again to discuss the range of products, confirm

each’s pricing, as well as the payment terms or types of contracts. The

suppliers request a credit check of Bobby’s Bicycles’ at the Credit Bureau.

They also determine the frequency and size orders Bobby’s Bicycles usually

require. What type of interaction is taking place between Bobby’s Bicycles and

those possible suppliers?