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APICS CPIM-8.0 Exam - Topic 4 Question 1 Discussion

A company is having trouble with raw material deliveries and has decided to develop a supplier certification program. The certification process most appropriately would start with which of the following suppliers?
A) Suppliers of 'A'' classified items
B) Suppliers recently ISO 9000 certified
C) Suppliers with the worst performance records
D) Suppliers with vendor-managed inventory (VMI)

APICS CPIM-8.0 Exam - Topic 4 Question 1 Discussion

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Topic #: 4
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A company is having trouble with raw material deliveries and has decided to develop a supplier certification program. The certification process most appropriately would start with which of the following suppliers?

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A supplier certification program is a formal process of evaluating and approving potential suppliers based on certain criteria, such as quality, delivery, cost, and service. The purpose of a supplier certification program is to ensure that the suppliers meet the standards and expectations of the company and to reduce the risks and costs associated with poor supplier performance. A supplier certification program should start with the suppliers of ''A'' classified items, which are the most critical and valuable items for the company. These items have the highest impact on the company's profitability and customer satisfaction, and therefore require the highest level of supplier reliability and quality. By certifying the suppliers of ''A'' classified items, the company can improve its supply chain performance and reduce its dependence on inspection and corrective actions. This aligns with CPIM's focus on plan and manage supply and plan and manage distribution.Reference: The concepts are covered in detail in Module 3: Supply Management (1 and Module 7: Distribution and Logistics Management (2. You can also find more information about supplier certification programs from these sources:3,4, and5.


by Maricela at Mar 03, 2025, 08:47 PM

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Dona
7 months ago
Really? I’m surprised they’re not looking at performance first.
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Sarah
7 months ago
VMI suppliers could be a good choice too, they manage inventory well.
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Raul
8 months ago
Why would you start with the worst performers? That’s risky.
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Jeanice
8 months ago
I think ISO 9000 certified suppliers should be the priority!
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Kandis
8 months ago
Starting with suppliers of 'A' classified items makes sense.
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Leonora
8 months ago
I feel like suppliers with vendor-managed inventory might be a good choice too, but I can't recall if they are the best starting point for certification.
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Yuette
9 months ago
It seems counterintuitive, but maybe we should focus on the suppliers with the worst performance records to improve overall reliability?
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Joseph
9 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about prioritizing suppliers with ISO 9000 certification because it indicates quality management.
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Georgiana
9 months ago
I think we should start with suppliers of 'A' classified items since they are critical to production.
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Alaine
9 months ago
This is a tricky one. I could see arguments for a few of these options, but I'm not totally confident in any of them. Maybe I'll just have to make an educated guess and move on.
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Skye
9 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The key is to focus on the suppliers that will have the biggest impact on the company's raw material delivery issues. That points me towards option A - suppliers of 'A' classified items.
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Shawn
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know supplier certification is important, but I'm not sure which option is the most appropriate starting point. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Willard
9 months ago
This seems like a straightforward operations management question. I'd start by thinking about the purpose of a supplier certification program and which suppliers would be the most logical to target first.
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