Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781285869681
Author: Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 17, Problem 10DQ
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To determine: The various performance metrics used for measuring transportation provider and examine whether the same metrics can be used for rating third-party logistics provider and give reasons.
Introduction: Performance based metrics are used for rating suppliers based on their performance which aids them in increasing their profitability. It is a new method which is different from the traditional method.
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