When a supply manager visits a manufacturer's plant and signs in at the registration desk, acknowledging standard terms of visiting, there may be non-disclosure requirements involved. Specific precautions are necessary to protect the sample:
* Truth-in-Lending Law requirements: Not relevant in this context as it pertains to lending and credit.
* Evaluation of the sample might consume company resources: While true, it is not the primary concern regarding the sample's protection.
* The plant sign-in may have established non-disclosure requirements: The most critical concern as violating non-disclosure agreements can have legal and competitive implications.
* Damage to it may result in a charge for repair: Important but secondary to confidentiality concerns.
Therefore, the supply manager must take specific precautions because the plant sign-in may have established non-disclosure requirements.
References:
* Legal considerations in supply chain management.
* Non-disclosure agreements and their implications in business visits.