1. The overall cycle time in the buying process has been reduced due to:?
a. ?reduced usage of supply chain management.
b. ?reduction in postpurchase services.
c. ?increased shipping times.
d. ?increased usage of information technology.
e. ?maximization of mistakes in the process.
2. Chindanel Hotels, a chain of luxury hotels, wants to install new security systems in all of its franchises. Based on the specifications provided by Chindanel, a few companies have submitted tenders to acquire the contract. Chindanel Hotels has shortlisted one company and has decided to give the contract to it. Now, Chindanel Hotels should begin:?
a. ?identifying the faults in the existing security system.
b. ?acquiring proposals from security system manufacturers.
c. ?evaluating proposals from security system manufacturers.
d. ?selecting an order routine of the security systems.
e. ?evaluating performance of the new security systems compared to the old ones.