With Regard to Suppliers, Lean Systems Typically Involve

question 83

Multiple Choice

With regard to suppliers, lean systems typically involve

• A)delivery of large lots on short notice
• B)the highest quality at the lowest price
• C)long-term relationships
• D)multiple suppliers to assure continuous availability
• E)dedicated staging areas for material

Recognize the importance of planning in SCM and how it guides strategic and tactical decisions.

Explain how technology, like EDI and extranets, enhances SCM productivity and security.

Understand the impact of supply chain strategies on product distribution and assembly activities.

Appreciate the role of innovation and responsiveness in the success of supply chain models, exemplified by companies like Zara and Amazon.

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Definitions:

Clean Air Act

A comprehensive federal law in the United States that regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources to protect public health and the environment.

Stationary Sources

Fixed sites or facilities that emit pollutants into the air, such as power plants, manufacturing facilities, and refineries.

Emission Reduction

The process of lessening the quantity of pollutants released into the atmosphere, often to combat environmental issues like climate change.

NPDES

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, a regulatory program in the United States that issues permits for the discharge of pollutants into waters of the United States.