Which action is part of evaluating a supplier proposal and negotiating favorable terms?

• A. Develop a marketing plan for the restaurant
• B. Schedule staff vacation calendars
• C. Review price, delivery terms, lead times, quality guarantees, return policies, and credits
• D. Implement a new POS system

Answer: (C)

Evaluating a supplier proposal and negotiating favorable terms centers on understanding the economic and service conditions of the deal. Reviewing price helps ensure value and budget alignment, while delivery terms and lead times affect inventory planning and how reliably you can meet customer needs. Quality guarantees protect you if the goods don’t meet standards, and clear return policies and credits provide remedies when issues arise. These elements are the practical levers for negotiation and help ensure reliability, value, and risk management in the supplier relationship. Other activities like developing a marketing plan, scheduling staff vacations, or implementing a POS system relate to internal operations or separate projects, not to supplier negotiation terms.