Spend some time observing their new manufacturing process

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You have been a purchasing director for your company for several years. A supplier has asked you to fly to its Florida plant for 3 days and spend some time observing their new manufacturing process. The supplier offers to pay for the entire trip. The person who invites you also winks at you and says we may also be able to fit in a round of golf or two. Your company has been clamping down on expenses in an attempt to increase profits to avoid a shut down. What should you do?

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