Which of the Following Is a Result of Forming a Buyer-Supplier

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a result of forming a buyer-supplier partnership:

• A)the amount of time committed to the buyer-supplier relationship is greatly reduced.
• B)buyer-supplier relationships are greatly improved at the expense of internal relationships.
• C)the design process and the introduction of new designs is faster due to earlier supplier and supply involvement.
• D)the buying organization can enjoy the benefits of horizontal integration without the disadvantages.
• E)significant quality improvements occur and total cost typically increases.

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Definitions:

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A steroid hormone produced primarily in the testes of males and the ovaries of females, important for the development of male physical characteristics and other biological processes.