XYZ Inc. is seeking to expand its certified diverse supply base. XYZ locates a small local supplier who is capable of providing qualified materials. The ownership of the potential supplier is as follows: 20% ownership by a Caucasian female25% ownership by a Caucasian male who is a veteran of the armed forces 24% ownership by an African-American female31% ownership by an Caucasian male who is a disabled veteran of the armed forcesBy incorporating this supplier into XYZ's supply plan, what type of diverse supplier would XYZ be supporting?
Which of the following integrates various functions within an organization, including forecasting, materials management and purchasing?
A buyer from BCD, Inc. meets with an industry peer at a professional conference and tells the peer that Supplier X provides a low quality product, when in fact Supplier X provides a high quality product. The buyer makes the statement in the hope of retaining BCD's competitive edge, but as result of the conversation, the peer removes Supplier X from participation in an upcoming RFP. The buyer's statement can BEST be described as
DEF Inc. is a mid-sized manufacturing company. In recent years, the products DEF manufactures have depended on goods and services that are more complex than those in the past. As a result, the company needs to rely on suppliers located at longer distances, increasing the need for managing risks. In response, DEF's supply management team begins a comprehensive risk-planning effort. The team analyzes their current situation and gauges the impact of supply disruptions. Which of the following should the team do NEXT?
An employee with a disability has been having erratic, unexplained absences from work. The department supervisor counsels the employee, explaining that the absences are affecting productivity and performance. The employee responds by claiming protection under the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Which of the following is TRUE with regard to this situation?Neither the employee's absences nor work performance is protected by the AD