APICS CSCP Exam - Topic 3 Question 83 Discussion

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Question #: 83
Topic #: 3

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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.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Janey at Mar 15, 2024, 01:54 PM

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Fausto

3 months ago

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

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Nickolas

3 months ago

Replacing suppliers can be costly; compliance should be prioritized!

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Mohammad

3 months ago

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

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Gerald

4 months ago

Definitely notify the supplier first! Communication is key.

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Ivory

4 months ago

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

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Keva

4 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?

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Henriette

4 months ago

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

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Steffanie

4 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?

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Bernadine

5 months ago

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

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Edna

5 months 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.

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Goldie

5 months 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.

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Paulene

5 months 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.

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Bernardine

5 months 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.

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Remona

5 months 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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Leonor

5 months ago

This is a great question to test our knowledge of RSVP on the Alcatel-Lucent 7750 SR. I'm feeling pretty confident about this topic, so I'll review the options and select the one that I know is incorrect.

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Renea

5 months ago

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Lorean

5 months ago

Okay, I've got a good handle on the key points here. I think I can confidently select the two true statements.

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Victor

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know packet sniffing can be used to intercept network traffic, but I'm not 100% confident that's the right answer here. I'll have to think it through a bit more.

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Marlon

5 months 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.

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Carman

9 months 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.

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Sue

9 months 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.

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Juan

8 months ago

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

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Colette

8 months ago

C) notify the supplier of non-compliance.

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Ruthann

8 months ago

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

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Gennie

10 months 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.

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