Over the past 10 years, Cisco Systems has drastically reduced its number of suppliers and aligned itself more closely with its remaining suppliers for each of its product-based teams
How might this have helped Cisco improve its new-offering realization process?
By reducing the number of suppliers it uses, Cisco is able to work more closely with its few remaining suppliers, involving them in new-product development and tapping their expertise in improving overall product quality and supplier relationship.
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A: County engineer; B: Real Estate Commissioner; C: County planning director; D: Subdivider.
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A. social referencing B. expropriation C. waiver D. consensus