(Fill in the blank) Companies like Nike want to know their s…

(Fill in the blank) Companies like Nike want to know their suppliers are being ethical.  According to the eText, a(n) __________ is a process whereby companies, like Nike, visit contractors and examine whether the manufacturing contractor is abiding by the legal and agreed-upon regulations and business practices.

If you are growing a restaurant business chain with multiple…

If you are growing a restaurant business chain with multiple locations, making sure all locations operate well and provide consistent output is important.  According to SCM 380 materials, which of the following is vital in growing a company that can be managed for consistent output at all locations?