Supplier Development Refers to

question 205

Multiple Choice

Supplier development refers to

• A)the deliberate effort by suppliers to build relationships that shape buyers' needs, as well as the needs of ultimate consumers.
• B)the practice of dividing up large orders among several suppliers rather than a single one to avoid possible manufacturing delays due to bad weather, plant mishaps, union issues, etc.
• C)the deliberate effort by organizational buyers to build relationships that shape suppliers' products, services, and capabilities to fit a buyer's needs and those of its customers.
• D)the practice of establishing a close relationship with one supplier rather than many to insure loyalty and preferential treatment when filling exceptionally large orders.
• E)the shift of a firm from supplier to manufacturer when repeated experience with a product and excellent buyer/seller relationships make the change both feasible and profitable

Determine the fixed and variable components of costs using a flexible budget.

Identify and understand the limitations and advantages of a standard costing system.

Calculate budgeted, actual, and standard costs for direct and indirect labor.

Analyze the impact of production volume changes on costs.

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