QUESTION: 405

Shortly after implementation of a supplier quality-management program, the customer's and supplier's measurements of an attribute differ. The most appropriate course of action is to:

use the customer's data for the attribute
stop measuring performance for the attribute
redefine performance criteria
investigate data collection methods

Answer(s): C

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QUESTION: 406

ISO 9001 standards are best used to:

ensure high quality products are delivered to customers, although it does not yet include service aspects
demonstrate to the market that goods and services have the highest level of quality and should be considered 'best in class'
provide documentation of adherence to quality standards for a firm's suppliers to avoid issues with conflict minerals
demonstrate the ability to meet customer's requirements and engage in quality improvement

Answer(s): D

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A firm produces goods that are subject to frequent customer design changes. The products are sold to a few distributors who sell to a large number of retailers. In this situation, which of the following represents the best approach for which the firm should produce those goods?

Using a push strategy to replenish the distributors
Using a pull strategy based on retailer sales
Using a push strategy based on retailer sales
Using a pull strategy to replenish the distributors

Answer(s): C

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QUESTION: 408

In an effort to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO), a company is outsourcing a major component to an overseas supplier.
What is the most appropriate action to reduce supply chain risk?

Increase forecast accuracy
Deploy strategic inventory buffers
Invest in redundant manufacturing process
Negotiate a competitive cost contract for transportation

Answer(s): B

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