Statistical Analysis of Questionnaire Data Based on Supplier Information of a Large Retailer

• Activity Number: 527
• Type: Contributed
• Date/Time: Wednesday, August 3, 2011 : 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM
• Sponsor: Section on Statistical Consulting
• Author(s): Andy Mauromoustakos*+ and Phil Crandall and Ellen J. Van Loo and Irina Berdnik
• Companies: University of Arkansas and University of Arkansas and University of Arkansas and University of Arkansas
• Keywords: survey ; data ; analysis

Abstract

This current study evaluates the impact of a large retailer requiring of their suppliers to select and become certified under one of the accepted standards by a specific date. The purpose of this study was to document leading indicators, mostly qualitative, that were collected from a representative range of suppliers and distributors as they made the transition. A survey of selected suppliers and their plans showed the majority of the plants to have become compliant and benefited by a significant reduction in the number of audits since they achieved certifications. The statistical analysis and results of the survey will document the tools techniques and treatment of the data collected that will help us to better understand benefits of the various certifications.