Obtaining national counselor certification through NBCC: 1  Shows the public and employers that you have met national standards for education, training and experience based on research completed by professional counselors working in the counseling profession.
Supplier consolidation has two basic interpretations. It refers to a reduction in suppliers in an industry due to mergers and acquisitions. It also is used to describe a retail strategy of using fewer suppliers to build strong partnering relationships.
(November 2014) Advanced product quality planning (or APQP) is a framework of procedures and techniques used to develop products in industry, particularly the automotive industry. It is quite similar to the concept of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS). It is a defined process for a product development system for General Motors, Ford, Chrysler and their suppliers.