One Way a Firm Could Reduce the Risk of Problems

question 67

Multiple Choice

One way a firm could reduce the risk of problems with supplier dependability is to

• A)purchase inventory from only U.S.-based suppliers.
• B)use an ERP system for purchases.
• C)require suppliers to be ISO 9000 certified.
• D)automate the purchasing function.

---

Definitions:

Transposons

DNA sequences that can change their position within the genome, sometimes creating or reversing mutations and altering the cell's genetic identity.

Carcinogenic Chemicals

Substances that are known to cause cancer by inducing cellular mutations or disrupting cellular processes.

Total Fat Intake

The sum of all types of fats consumed in the diet, including saturated, unsaturated, and trans fats, important for dietary analysis and health assessments.

Complementary Nucleotide

A nucleotide that pairs with another nucleotide in the DNA double helix or RNA molecule, following the base pairing rules (A-T or A-U, and G-C).