Supplier Development Refers to

Supplier development refers to

A) the effort of suppliers to shape buyers' needs and stimulate demand among ultimate consumers.
B) the practice of dividing large orders among several suppliers rather than a single one to avoid possible manufacturing delays due to bad weather, plant mishaps, union issues, etc.
C) the deliberate effort by organizational buyers to build relationships that shape suppliers' products, services, and capabilities to fit a buyer's needs and those of its customers.
D) the practice of establishing a close relationship with one supplier rather than many to ensure loyalty and preferential treatment when filling exceptionally large orders.
E) the shift of a firm from supplier to manufacturer when repeated experience with a product and excellent buyer/seller relationships make the change both feasible and profitable.