Many Suppliers Are Adopting ISO 9000 Standards Because

question 59

Multiple Choice

Many suppliers are adopting ISO 9000 standards because

• A) they can acquire the certification at no extra cost.
• B) governments mandate ISO certification for all product categories.
• C) they want to be perceived as being environmentally friendly.
• D) the WTO expects international suppliers to conform to ISO standards.
• E) their buyers require them to be ISO 9000 registered.

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Definitions:

Transportation Cost

The expenses associated with moving goods or services from one location to another.

Shipper

An individual or company that arranges the transportation of goods from one place to another.

Milk Run

A delivery method where a single truck collects cargoes from several suppliers or delivers goods to multiple customers, optimizing transportation costs and efficiency.

Single Supplier

A procurement strategy where all goods or services are sourced from one exclusive supplier, potentially simplifying operations but increasing risk.