During its first annual business review, a supplier requests an increase in pricing. The supplier’s survey results show a rating of 2.9 out of 5 possible points (with 3.0 being acceptable). Market indices indicate that the supplier's industry has experienced no price increase. In this situation, which of the following is the BEST course of action for the buyer to take?
Consider the following supplier terms for the same product:
Supplier A:2%/15, Net 30
Supplier B:4°/o/5, Net 30
Which supplier's terms are more advantageous to the buying organization?
MNO Inc. is a U.S.-based manufacturing company that imports sub-assemblies from Asia and incorporates them into several products. The firm orders in large quantities to obtain the lowest price per unit, and then pulls the items as required to produce finished goods. MNO wishes to improve its cash flow and seeks ways to reduce the impact of import duties. Which of the following Is the BEST approach for the company to use?
A procurement specialist reviews a report from a financial agency about a potential supplier. The report reveals that the supplier had a lien against some of its assets a few years ago, that the supplier has had several delayed payments over the last few months, and that the supplier's debt-to-equity ratio equals 2.0. Which of the following is the BEST course of action for the procurement specialist to take?
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