The use of measurements to meet the competitive challenge must be carefully planned because the wrong use could cause a result which is contrary to the company＇s goals. Which of the following could be used to measure quality?
I. Defects per million (DPM)
II. Number of training hours per employee related to quality
III. Number of errors in the bill of materials
IV. Number of products received without reject

On-time supplier deliveries can be impacted most by

Which of the following elements is a key principle of lean purchasing?

A supplier is on site counting and restocking inventory, this is referred to as

Which of the following production environments is likely to have the most supplier partnerships where product life cycle is a considerations?

The process of a supplier shipping directly to the purchase＇s customer is know as

Negotiating purchase order prices is resulting in the delay of procured materials. To minimize this problem, the buyer should

A matrix chart has been developed to compare supplier pricing for a new part so standard cost can be established. Which of the following costs should be included?

Direct delivery of material to a specific location on a plant floor near the production line is called

The replacement of internal capacity and production with that of a supplier＇s is known as

Buying from suppliers that manage waste to minimize the impact of their organization on the earth is known as