• Does Amazon attempt to use scrap, surplus, and/or excess materials in-house? Give an example.
• What arrangements does Amazon negotiate with suppliers for the disposal of scrap / excess materials? Give an example.
• Where could Amazon achieve cost reductions in disposal of scrap, surplus, and/or obsolete materials? Give an example.
• What are some key metrics Amazon uses to evaluate its supply chain performance? Give an example.
• Does Amazon practice Total Quality Management? What does TQM include at Amazon ? Give examples.
• Has Amazon supply operations been subject to protectionism in certain regions/areas of the world? How? Give an example.