1. Evidence of the growth and influence of supply management in an organization includes:
A. fewer activities under the management or control of supply.
B. more intense involvement in fewer supply chain activities.
C. involvement in strategic planning and mergers and acquisitions.
D. a clear delineation between supply and accounting. merging of supply and accounts payable.
2. The return on assets effect (ROA) quantifies and measures:
A. the indirect contribution of supply management to profitability.
B. any increase in sales that occurs at a greater rate than the cost of assets.
C. the impact of supply actions on inventory and the balance sheet.
D. eductions in the allocations to the operating budget of the supply department.
E. the effect on profitability of reduced spend compared to a sales increase.