Business GCSE
Reliability
What Reliability means in Business GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of Reliability
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Reference: AQA
The consistency and dependability of a supplier in meeting agreed delivery times, quantities and quality standards over repeated orders.
Delivering the right quantity on time, so production is not halted.
Topics that use Reliability
- The role of procurement (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Analysing supplier choice in context
- Best value
- Brand reputation
- Buffer stock
- Consequences for operations and costs
- Contextual judgement
- Customer satisfaction
- Customer satisfaction and reputation
Using Reliability in the exam
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