A supplier certification program adds cost to the supplier, but provides few benefits to the supplier. It may enable the buyer and seller to lower costs and improve quality. It may improve quality, but at best will not raise costs. It always improves quality, but usually at a higher purchase price. It typically costs more to implement than the value of the quality improvement. What is the purpose of a supplier certification program?
1) To add cost to the supplier and provide few benefits
2) To enable the buyer and seller to lower costs and improve quality
3) To improve quality without raising costs
4) To always improve quality at a higher purchase price
5) To cost more to implement than the value of the quality improvement