The purpose of a _____ is to maximize value to the buyer and ...

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The purpose of a _____ is to maximize value to the buyer and supplier by leveraging both internal company and external supplier resources and capabilities.
 a. purchase category strategy
 b. just-in-time manufacturing
 c. kanban
 d. cost reduction
 e. None of the above.

Question 2

Which of the following countries has not been identified as an emerging market by The Economist?
 a. China c. Mexico
  b. Poland d. Japan

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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

D
Unlike the other countries listed in the question, Japan is a developed or first world country.