All of the Following Are Reasons for Suppliers Preferring Long-Term

question 29

Multiple Choice

All of the following are reasons for suppliers preferring long-term contracts except _____.

• A)the supplier receives better scheduling information, which in turn helps the supplier's production area improve efficiency and materials planning
• B)detailed projections of volumes and delivery dates allow the supplier to better budget the flow of funds and investment stemming from the expectation of continued future volume
• C)the supplier's organization lowers unit costs because fixed costs are spread out over the term of the contract
• D)the supplier can afford to pay its workforce higher wages to increase productivity
• E)the supplier can realize lower administrative costs over the term of the contract.

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