Buying the Right Products, at the Right Price, from the Right

question 32

Multiple Choice

Buying the right products, at the right price, from the right source, at the right specifications, in the right quantity, for delivery at the right time to the right internal customer is associated with what procurement objective?

• A) managing the supply base
• B) managing the purchasing process effectively and efficiently
• C) supporting operational requirements
• D) supporting organizational goals and objectives

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Definitions:

Pitch Diameter

A critical dimension in thread measurement; it's the diameter of the imaginary cylinder where the thread depth equals half the pitch.

Pitch Diameter

The effective diameter of a screw thread, roughly midway between the major and minor diameters.

Diametral Pitch

A measure of tooth density in gear sets, representing the number of teeth per unit of pitch diameter.

Circular Pitch

In gear design, the distance measured along the pitch circle between corresponding points on adjacent teeth.