A Company Recently Implemented a New Supplier Rating System

question 321

Multiple Choice

A company recently implemented a new supplier rating system. Data was collected from the enterprise resources planning system about each vendor's rating for cost, quality, and delivery over 12 months. A cutoff point was established for poor performers. The responsible purchasing agent then scheduled meetings with each supplier. Which of the following actions is most appropriate to take with suppliers whose ratings were below the cutoff point?

• A) Discuss ways to raise the ratings for the next review period.
• B) Tell the suppliers they are on probation for 3 months.
• C) Immediately cancel outstanding contracts with those suppliers.
• D) Ask the suppliers to explain the poor performance.

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Definitions:

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