When procuring a machinery, at which stage buyer must check whether it is working to the standards set out in the design specification?

When procuring a machinery, at which stage buyer must check whether it is working to the standards set out in the design specification?
A . Installation
B . Maintenance and repair activities
C . Customer support
D . Manufacture

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Through-life Management involves the life-cycle management of the products, services and activities required to deliver a fully integrated capability to the customer, while reducing the cost of ownership for the customer.

Source: Andrew Graves

The installation stage occurs in In-Service Operations. At this stage, the machinery is shipped and installed on the buyer’s premises and check to ensure that it is working to the standards set out in the design specification.

Reference: CIPS study guide page 130

LO 3, AC 3.2