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Benefits of centralized purchasing system
i) Large quantity discounts will be available
ii) Uniform stocks can be purchased for all departments.
iii) Employees with specialized skills in purchasing will be concentrated in one department.
iv) There is less risks of duplication of activities
v) Purchasing control is possible
vi) Costs savings in operations since there is only one purchasing department.
vii) There is a possibility of continued supply during difficult times.
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