Trends in Supply Management Include

question 11

Multiple Choice

Trends in supply management include:

• A)switching suppliers frequently through online auctions to get price discounts.
• B)limiting the number of suppliers and focusing on results from key suppliers.
• C)increasing the number of suppliers and developing closer relationships.
• D)negotiating shorter term contracts with fewer suppliers to increase leverage.
• E)greater concentration of the supplier selection decision in procurement.

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