interface between the firm and its suppliers is: The II A) distribution. B) accounting. C) purchasing D) production. E) engineering. 34) 35) Examination of the sources of supply for purchased parts or materials in order to improve performance is called 35) A) disintegration. B) vendor analysis. C) reverse engineering. D) value analysis. E) negotiated purchasing. 36) Which of the following would not usually be a main factor in selecting a vendor? A) price B) inventory turnover C) vendor services D) quality E) location 37) Which of the following is not a benefit of centralized purchasing? A) potential for quantity discounts B) potential for use of purchasing specialists C) better service from suppliers D) supplier research E) quick response to local needs 38) The website and order fulfillment are essential features of: A) Internet service providers. B) e-commerce. C) inventory balancing. D) delayed differentiation. E) market segmentation. Chapter 16. Scheduling.
