Understanding Learning Curves Will Enable Procurement Specialists to Determine the Number

question 74

Multiple Choice

Understanding learning curves will enable procurement specialists to determine the number of units of the specialized item that they plan to order and then negotiate with the supplier based on the order size.This statement is an application of learning curves in which of the following functions?

• A)workforce planning and scheduling
• B)cost estimation and budgeting
• C)new product pricing
• D)procurement negotiations in supply chains

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