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What is one of the criteria that a café might use to evaluate suppliers of arabica coffee beans?
What is one of the criteria that a café might use to evaluate suppliers of arabica coffee beans?
- Proximity to the café
- Capacity to accommodate a large number of orders (correct)
- Experience in catering services
- Ability to provide organic coffee beans
What is the primary purpose of evaluating suppliers?
What is the primary purpose of evaluating suppliers?
- To negotiate terms and conditions
- To compare prices among suppliers
- To identify the best fit for an organization (correct)
- To create a list of potential suppliers
What is the purpose of shortlisting suppliers?
What is the purpose of shortlisting suppliers?
- To compare prices among suppliers
- To create a long-term contract with suppliers
- To avoid wasting time and resources on unsuitable suppliers (correct)
- To identify the best fit for an organization
What should a request for proposal (RFP) include?
What should a request for proposal (RFP) include?
What is the benefit of pre-qualifying suppliers?
What is the benefit of pre-qualifying suppliers?
What is the primary purpose of evaluating suppliers within an organization?
What is the primary purpose of evaluating suppliers within an organization?
What is referred to as the set of criteria used to assess the qualifications of a potential supplier?
What is referred to as the set of criteria used to assess the qualifications of a potential supplier?
What does competency development refer to in the context of supplier evaluation?
What does competency development refer to in the context of supplier evaluation?
How many suppliers should a business shortlist?
How many suppliers should a business shortlist?
What is the benefit of having approved suppliers that can provide the needs of a business?
What is the benefit of having approved suppliers that can provide the needs of a business?
What is referred to as the ability of a business to perform at a higher level than others in the same industry?
What is referred to as the ability of a business to perform at a higher level than others in the same industry?
What is the primary objective of supplier evaluation?
What is the primary objective of supplier evaluation?
What does 'competency' refer to in the context of the 10 Cs of supplier evaluation?
What does 'competency' refer to in the context of the 10 Cs of supplier evaluation?
What is the first step in the supplier selection process?
What is the first step in the supplier selection process?
What is the purpose of creating criteria for supplier evaluation?
What is the purpose of creating criteria for supplier evaluation?
What is the outcome of a successful supplier selection process?
What is the outcome of a successful supplier selection process?
Why is it essential to identify the needs of the organization in the supplier selection process?
Why is it essential to identify the needs of the organization in the supplier selection process?
What is the role of brainstorming in identifying the needs of the organization?
What is the role of brainstorming in identifying the needs of the organization?
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