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Cartel
A organized group whose purpose is to fix
prices at a high level by restricting
competition.
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Cash Discount
A reduction in the full cost of a
good or service when payment is made within
a specified time period. See also: Payment
Terms, Prompt Payment Discount, Discount.
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Cash Flow
The total amount of cash or cashequivalent
that an organization pays and
receives.
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Cash in Advance (CIA)
Payment made to a
contractor prior to initiating the performance
of the contract.
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Cash on Delivery (COD)
A requirement for full
payment for goods and services at the time of
receipt.
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Cause and Effect Diagram
A graphic illustration
used in quality control that helps identify and
sort possible causes for a problem or effect.
Also known as a Fishbone Diagram.
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Caveat Emptor
Latin term meaning, “Let the
buyer beware.” It implies that the
purchaser/buyer is responsible for the quality
assurance of a product or service.
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Caveat Venditor
Latin term meaning, “Let the
seller beware.” It implies that the seller bears
responsibility for product defects and inferior
quality issues and must satisfy these
concerns to the buyer’s satisfaction.
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CBD
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CCPPP