When the John Deere Co

question 196

Multiple Choice

When the John Deere Co. employs engineers who work full-time with the company's suppliers to improve their efficiency and quality and reduce their costs, it is practicing

• A)buyer development.
• B)make-buy decisions.
• C)supply partnerships.
• D)supplier development.
• E)directive purchasing.

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Definitions:

Distribution Portals

Web-based platforms that allow for the distribution and management of content or products across various distribution channels.

Business Processes

Refers to a series of tasks or activities that are conducted by a group or an organization to achieve a specific goal.

Extranets

Private networks that allow controlled access to external users, enabling secure collaboration and information sharing with partners, suppliers, or customers.

Collaboration

The act of working together with others to achieve a common goal or task, often involving sharing knowledge, learning, and building consensus.