_____ Occurs Whenever Value Is Added to a Product or Service

question 53

Multiple Choice

_____ occurs whenever value is added to a product or service as it moves through transformation processes in the supply chain.

• A)Six Sigma
• B)Process capability
• C)Kaizen
• D)Supply base rationalization
• E)Quality at the source

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Definitions:

Cost of Debt

The effective rate that a company pays on its current debt, inclusive of all fees and interest.

Total Assets

The sum of all assets owned by a company, including cash, investments, equipment, and real estate.

EBIT

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, a financial metric that calculates a company's profitability based on operations, excluding interest and taxes.

Capital Structure

The mix of a company's long-term debt, specific short-term debt, common equity, and preferred equity, which is considered when financing its overall operations and growth.