All of the following are examples of questions that should be asked when evaluating a supplier for longer-term relationship potential except ____.
A) How early in the product design stage is the supplier willing or able to participate?
B) Does the supplier have an interest in joint problem solving and improvement efforts?
C) What is the supplier's on-time delivery performance?
D) Is the supplier willing to commit capacity exclusively to the buyer's needs?
E) Will the supplier share cost data?

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The question about on-time delivery performance is important in evaluating a supplier's current performance, but it does not necessarily relate to their longer-term relationship potential. The other questions (A, B, D, and E) all focus on aspects that contribute to a strong and collaborative long-term partnership.

All of the Following Are Examples of Questions That Should