User: 11. Which of the following eliminates incoming inspection of materials coming from a supplier to a buyer? A. Supplier certification methods B. Early involvement of suppliers in product design C. Integrating suppliers D. Supplier reduction strategies

The answer is Supplier Certification. It is an important part of the total quality management system. It assures that a supplier's product is produced, packed, and shipped under a controlled process, resulting in consistent conformity of the requirements. In Supplier Certification, the parts are of higher-quality, there is a better buyer/supplier relationships, lower transaction costs is achieved, & a simplified receiving of the goods occurs.