A supply management department for a manufacturing organization receives performance reports from four suppliers and evaluates the performance of these suppliers using the weighted-point approach. Factors related to employee resources, such as worker safety and worker dignity, are used to break any ties. A higher score denotes a more favorable rating.
CategoryWeightSupplier A ScoreSupplier B ScoreSupplier C ScoreSupplier D Score Cost40%3454 Workers' compensation program20%5344 Support for employee resource groups20%5335 Customer satisfaction20%4444 Total100% Which of these suppliers can be considered the BEST performer of the four?