MyLab Operations Management with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains
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Author: Lee J. Krajewski, Manoj K. Malhotra, Larry P. Ritzman
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Chapter 14, Problem 1C
Summary Introduction
Interpretation: Salient factors to be considered to establish a supplier relationship process for suppliers of Wolf Motors-a dealer of automobile parts.
Concept Introduction: Right from the activity of developing a supply chain to the continual improvement of the chain, supplier relationship processes are to be designed and implemented. Such processes are essential to build and operate an efficient and responsive supply chain.
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