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CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply L4M6 Dumps PDF

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Supplier Relationships Questions and Answers

Question 9

Andrew runs a factory that makes cakes. Vanilla Extract is a vital ingredient in Andrew’s cakes and this is a monopolistic market. Andrew has noticed recently that the quality of the supplier’s product has reduced, and this has led to several complaints from customers. Andrew is considering entering into a Partnership with this supplier as he believes this will help increase the supplier’s performance. Is this the correct thing to do?

Options:

A.

Yes- partnership sourcing can improve performance which will ultimately satisfy the end customer

B.

Yes- partnership sourcing will improve sales figures

C.

No- Andrew should use an alternative supplier

D.

No- Andrew should outsource the vanilla extract.

Question 10

A supermarket is struggling with sales and has done an analysis on its competitors. It has discovered that it has two major competitors; one provides groceries at a much cheaper price and another that provides only organic products. The supermarket has decided that it wants to continue providing groceries to a wide target audience but that it will compete by offering superior customer service. What is the supermarket's source of competitive advantage?

Options:

A.

cost leadership

B.

differentiation

C.

cost focus

D.

differentiation focus

Question 11

The Kraljic Model is most useful for which aspect of procurement?

Options:

A.

category management

B.

cost analysis

C.

risk management

D.

cost reduction

Question 12

According to Michael Porter, what is procurement?

Options:

A.

a support activity which provides a source of competitive advantage

B.

a primary activity which provides a source of competitive activity

C.

a primary activity which provides value for money

D.

a secondary activity which provides value for money

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