One production plant, where numerical milling machines have been in use for a number of years, is considering the purchase of an additional one. Describe how the purchasing process in this production company differs from the purchasing process described below

. The management of a medium-sized metal working company is considering buying a CNC-milling machine. This is a completely new type of machine for the company in question. Describe:

(a) the purchasing process phases that this company will go through;

(b) which disciplines will probably be involved in each phase of the buying process