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.
Common supplier selection criteria: 1  Previous experience and past performance with the product/service to be purchased.  Relative level of sophistication of the quality system, including meeting regulatory requirements or mandated quality system registration (for example, ISO 9001, QS-9000).