To Lower Costs and Reduce Manufacturing Time, Michelin Has People

question 56

Multiple Choice

To lower costs and reduce manufacturing time, Michelin has people work together on important purchases. These people include individuals in the roles of buyers, deciders, gatekeepers, and others, as needed. This type of cross-functional group is known as a

• A) purchasing committee.
• B) sustainable procurement panel.
• C) buying center.
• D) supply partnership.
• E) purchasing task force.

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Definitions:

Decision-Making Model

A decision-making model is a conceptual framework that outlines the process of making choices by identifying options and weighing potential outcomes.

Impact Behaviors

Actions or behaviors that have a significant or observable effect on oneself, others, or the environment.

Ability to Function

The capacity of an individual to perform tasks or roles in the course of daily life, often in the context of health and disability.

Family Relationships

The interpersonal connections and interactions within a group of individuals related by blood, marriage, law, or quasi-familial ties.