Discuss APICS CSCP Exam Topic 3 Question 83

A company is formally adhering to the principles of the UN Global Compact. After a review of their supply chain, they have found that a key supplier is in violation of the compact. The best action for the company to do first is:

Ado nothing. The company is not responsible for compliance of suppliers.

Breplace the supplier as soon as possible with a compliant supplier.

Cnotify the supplier of non-compliance.

Drequire the supplier to become compliant.

Suggested Answer: B

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32 comments · newest first

Fausto 10 months ago

I think requiring compliance is the best move. No excuses!

Nickolas 11 months ago

Replacing suppliers can be costly; compliance should be prioritized!

Mohammad 11 months ago

Wait, can they really just do nothing? That seems off.

Gerald 11 months ago

Definitely notify the supplier first! Communication is key.

Ivory 11 months ago

Companies are responsible for their supply chains under the UN Global Compact.

Keva 12 months ago

I think notifying the supplier makes sense, but I also recall discussions about holding suppliers accountable. Is that what we should do first?

Henriette 12 months ago

I feel like doing nothing isn't right, but I also wonder if requiring compliance might take too long.

Steffanie 12 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember a case study where a company had to replace a supplier immediately. Maybe that's an option too?

Bernadine 1 year ago

I think the best first step is to notify the supplier of non-compliance. It seems like the most responsible approach.

Edna 1 year ago

I think the key here is that the company has formally committed to the UN Global Compact. That means they can't just turn a blind eye to a supplier's violation. Notifying the supplier or requiring them to become compliant seem like the most responsible choices.

Goldie 1 year ago

Do nothing? No way, that's not an option if the company is serious about the UN Global Compact. They need to take action to address the non-compliance, even if it's not their direct responsibility.

Paulene 1 year ago

Okay, I've got this. The company has committed to the UN Global Compact, so they can't just ignore the supplier's violation. Replacing the supplier or requiring them to become compliant seem like the best options to maintain the company's integrity.

Bernardine 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the UN Global Compact is important, but I'm not sure how much responsibility the company has for its suppliers' actions. I'll have to weigh the options carefully.

Remona 1 year ago

This seems like a straightforward question about corporate responsibility and compliance. I'll carefully read through the options and think about the company's obligations under the UN Global Compact.

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Marlon 1 year ago

Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the options and weigh the pros and cons of each approach.

Carman 1 year ago

Notifying the supplier is a good first step, but the company should also have a plan in place to help them get back on track. Maybe they can offer some training or resources to assist them.

Sue 1 year ago

As a business owner, I'd be more concerned about the supplier's compliance than the company's. It's like having a shady friend and expecting them to keep you out of trouble.

Juan 1 year ago

↳ replying to Sue

B) replace the supplier as soon as possible with a compliant supplier.

Colette 1 year ago

↳ replying to Sue

C) notify the supplier of non-compliance.

Ruthann 1 year ago

↳ replying to Sue

A) do nothing. The company is not responsible for compliance of suppliers.

Gennie 1 year ago

Replacing the supplier is the quickest way to resolve this, but it might not be the most sustainable solution. Giving the supplier a chance to become compliant seems like the better approach.

Tequila 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gennie

B) replace the supplier as soon as possible with a compliant supplier.

Gaston 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gennie

D) require the supplier to become compliant.

Gary 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gennie

C) notify the supplier of non-compliance.

Alyssa 1 year ago

Seriously? Do nothing? That's just asking for trouble. The company has a responsibility to uphold the principles they've committed to.

Chun 1 year ago

I believe the company should also require the supplier to become compliant to continue doing business with them.

Kyoko 1 year ago

I agree with Terrilyn. It's important to give the supplier a chance to rectify the situation.

Terrilyn 2 years ago

I think the company should notify the supplier of non-compliance first.

APICS CSCP Exam - Topic 3 Question 83 Discussion