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APICS CSCP Exam - Topic 3 Question 79 Discussion

Sourcing via an internet-based trading exchange would be most appropriate for which of the following types of raw materials?
B) Inexpensive material for which there are several substitutes
A) Expensive material that is critical to the finished product
C) Expensive material for which there are many sources
D) Inexpensive material that is critical to the finished product

APICS CSCP Exam - Topic 3 Question 79 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CSCP exam
Question #: 79
Topic #: 3
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Sourcing via an internet-based trading exchange would be most appropriate for which of the following types of raw materials?

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Suggested Answer: B

According to the APICS CSCP - Supply Chain Management Certification, an internet-based trading exchange is a type of e-sourcing platform that connects buyers and sellers of goods and services online, allowing them to conduct transactions, compare prices, and access market information. Sourcing via an internet-based trading exchange would be most appropriate for inexpensive material for which there are several substitutes, as this type of material has low strategic importance and high supply availability, and can benefit from the lower transaction costs, increased competition, and reduced lead times offered by the online platform.


by Markus at Dec 26, 2023, 10:35 AM

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Nobuko
9 months ago
B is definitely the best choice, easy to find substitutes!
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Sheridan
9 months ago
A is too critical to leave to chance, I disagree.
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Vicente
9 months ago
Surprised that D is even an option, seems risky!
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Mitzie
10 months ago
I think C is the way to go, lots of options out there.
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Leigha
10 months ago
Definitely B, makes the most sense!
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Rodolfo
10 months ago
I recall that sourcing expensive materials usually requires more careful consideration, so I lean towards B. But I could see how C might fit if there are many sources available.
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Clarence
10 months ago
I practiced a similar question where we talked about critical materials. I think D could be a good option since it mentions being inexpensive and critical, which might make it easier to source online.
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Shelba
10 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like sourcing expensive materials online could be risky. Maybe C is a possibility, but it seems like it could depend on the specific material.
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Lenna
11 months ago
I remember discussing how internet exchanges are great for materials that are not too costly and have many alternatives. So, I think B might be the right choice.
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Ma
11 months ago
I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. Let me re-read it carefully and see if I can break down the different factors at play.
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Werner
11 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The key is to focus on the cost and criticality of the raw material. I'll eliminate the options that don't fit that criteria.
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Pete
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this. I'll have to review my notes on supply chain management to figure out the best approach.
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Tricia
11 months ago
This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think through the key factors to consider when sourcing raw materials.
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Robt
11 months ago
I think the answer is C. Expensive materials with many sources would be best suited for an internet-based trading exchange to maximize competition and drive down costs.
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Isidra
11 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. The shared-tenant model could also be chosen for high availability, as the infrastructure is designed to handle multiple tenants.
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Sarah
11 months ago
The last option, 'a' not in 'ABC'.lower(), that should be True since the lowercase 'a' is not in the string 'abc'.
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