Most Businesses Try to Control the Level of Quality in the Parts

question 155

Multiple Choice

Most businesses try to control the level of quality in the parts they buy from suppliers. Most firms develop standards for ____ in order to achieve their quality goals.

• A)how many different suppliers they use
• B)how many parts can fail
• C)controlling when shipments will arrive
• D)the percentage of defects allowed
• E)how long the parts should last

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