Multiple Choice
Trends in supply management include:
A) switching suppliers frequently through online auctions to get price discounts.
B) limiting the number of suppliers and focusing on results from key suppliers.
C) increasing the number of suppliers and developing closer relationships.
D) negotiating shorter term contracts with fewer suppliers to increase leverage.
E) greater concentration of the supplier selection decision in procurement.
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