In addition, large buying organizations increasingly are demanding that their suppliers become certified through third-party organizations, such as ____________ certification or _______________ National Quality Awards.
A) ISO 0900 / Malcolm Jones
B) UFO 1000 / Mayfield
C) POS 2001 / Malcolm Baldrige
D) ISO 9000 / Malcolm Baldrige
E) ISO 9000 / Mae Baldrige

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The correct options for third-party certification are ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 9000 certification or Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards. Hence, option D, ISO 9000/Malcolm Baldrige, is the correct choice. Option C is incorrect because there is no such thing as POS 2001 certification, and options A and B are entirely made up. Option E is incorrect because there is no Mae Baldrige; it is Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.

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