_ is the process of determining how many and which suppliers to maintain in the supply base. a. Strategic sourcing b. Zero defects c. Supply base optimization d. Supply base rationalization e. Six Sigma

Amachine purchased three years ago for $720,000 has a current book value using straight-line depreciation of $400,000: its operating expenses are $60,000 per year. a replacement machine would cost $480,000, have a useful life of nine years, and would require $26,000 per year in operating expenses. it has an expected salvage value of $130,000 after nine years. the current disposal value of the old machine is $170,000: if it is kept 9 more years, its residual value would be $20,000. calculate the total costs in keeping the old machine and purchase a new machine. should the old machine be replaced?

Utilization will always be lower than efficiency because: a. effective capacity is greater than design capacityb. expected output is less than actual output.c. effective capacity equals design capacity.d. effective capacity is less than design capacity.e. expected output is less than rated capacity.

Match the steps for conducting an informational interview with the task involved in each step or its purpose. 1. research your chosen career field. 2. identify someone to interview. 3. prepare for the interview. 4. conduct the informational interview. 5. follow up with your interviewer. a. learn more about a company that interests you. b. encourage the interviewer to do most of the talking while you take notes. c. write a handwritten -you letter to express that you want to stay in touch. d. make contact through email, a phone call, or mail to arrange the meeting. e. choose a conservative, professional ensemble to wear.