L4M6 Exam Dumps : Supplier Relationships

Explanation

Pablo should use a ‘cross-functional team’. CIPS love ‘cross-functional teams’ and refer to them frequently throughout the study guide. A cross-functional team is people from different departments who come together for a purpose, such as to evaluate a tender. The benefit of using a cross-functional team is that you get people with different experiences and knowledge. So in this example a Cross-Functional team could compose of people from various departments such as procurement, logistics, manufacturing and legal. P.76

Explanation

The correct answer is ‘Strong levels of trust and honest communication’. The questions on Partnership in the exam tend to be quite straightforward, but if you’re struggling with this see p. 148 for further details of behaviour in Partnerships.

Buyers with a strong brand profile and adherence to ethical standards attract suppliers, as they provide market prestige and assurance of fair practices. This aligns with CIPS's emphasis on ethical procurement.