Which of the Following Should NOT Be Used as Assessment

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should NOT be used as assessment criteria to evaluate the purchasing department's performance?

• A)Improving time to market
• B)Lowering inventory turnover rates
• C)Participating in value engineering/value analysis efforts
• D)Creating supplier alliances

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