Exam 9: Managing Supplier Quality in the Supply Chain

ISO/TS 16949 does not specify the quality system requirements for the ________ of automotive-related products.

Supplier segmentation is a tool used by many firms to differentiate and discriminate between suppliers.

Single sourcing refers to narrowing down the list of approved suppliers for a single component to just a few suppliers.

For the ________ section of ISO/TS 16949, the company needs to provide documentation that it can demonstrate product conformity and quality management system conformity.

The final link in the value chain is the ultimate consumer of the product.

________ reduces the exposures of having a single supplier.

________ refers to narrowing down the list of approved suppliers for a single component to just one supplier.

Vendor-managed inventory results in the supplier being responsible for managing inventories and keeping inventory costs low.

For the ________ section of ISO/TS 16949, suppliers must recognize key processes and document these processes.

Inbound and outbound logistics are examples of value-chain activities.

The linkage between a series of suppliers and consumers involves the complex interaction of ________.

QS 9000 was a common standard adopted by Chrysler, General Motors, and Ford for certifying suppliers.

________ rely on external validation of quality programs.

The resource management section of ISO/TS 16949 includes aspects such as purchasing and control plans.

The value chain is part of a ________ that consists of a network of value chains.

Supplier relationship management systems have the capability to ensure contract compliance and reduce maverick spending.

The linkage between a series of suppliers and consumers in a value chain involves the complex interaction of operations, sales, and services.

The ISO/TS 16949 standard applies only to ________ companies.

Performing lengthy inspections of suppliers that involve long-term visits and evaluations are called supplier certification programs.

Electronic Data Interchange is a system that aids customer and supplier communication by linking together supplier and customer information systems.