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ASQ CMQ-OE Exam - Topic 10 Question 83 Discussion

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Question #: 83
Topic #: 10

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The first step a customer should take when developing a supply chain should he to establish

Athe specific ISO certification that its approved suppliers will need

Ba supplier rating, system

Crequirements and specifications for products and services

Ddocumented procedures for incoming inspection

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Tammara

7 months ago

ISO certifications can come later, focus on specs first!

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Sunshine

8 months ago

Wait, are we sure C is the first step? Seems off.

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Shay

8 months ago

A supplier rating system is also important though.

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Buddy

8 months ago

Totally agree, C is the way to go.

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Ellen

8 months ago

Establishing requirements and specs is key!

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Amira

9 months ago

Documented procedures for incoming inspection seem crucial, but I wonder if they should be prioritized over defining requirements first.

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Farrah

9 months ago

I feel like the ISO certification is important, but it might come later in the process. I need to think more about the initial steps.

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Eura

9 months ago

I remember a practice question that emphasized the importance of supplier rating systems, but I can't recall if that was the very first step.

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Delsie

9 months ago

I think the first step should be establishing requirements and specifications for products and services, but I'm not entirely sure.

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Audria

9 months ago

Okay, I think I've got it. The initial step is to clearly define the requirements and specifications that the suppliers need to meet. That way, you can evaluate potential suppliers against those criteria. Solid strategy for starting off on the right foot.

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Loise

9 months ago

Ah, I see. The question is asking about the very first step, not the overall process. In that case, I believe the correct answer is establishing the requirements and specifications for the products and services. That provides the foundation for everything else.

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Justine

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Is it really just about setting up the supplier rating system, or is there more to it? I'll need to think through the logical first steps in building a supply chain.

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Winfred

9 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the initial steps in developing a supply chain. I think the key is to focus on establishing the core requirements and specifications for the products and services needed.

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Karina

1 year ago

Hey, where's the 'all of the above' option? Establishing requirements, ratings, and inspections all sound pretty important to me.

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Truman

1 year ago

A) ISO certification? That's putting the cart before the horse. Let's focus on our own requirements first, then we can worry about supplier certifications.

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Jenifer

1 year ago

D) documented procedures for incoming inspection

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Thurman

1 year ago

B) a supplier rating system

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Nada

1 year ago

C) requirements and specifications for products and services

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Antonette

1 year ago

D) incoming inspection? What is this, a quality control exam? I'm pretty sure we need to figure out what we want first before we worry about inspections.

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Moira

1 year ago

Hmm, I was torn between B) and C), but I think C) is the way to go. Gotta have your ducks in a row before you start shopping around.

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Gaston

1 year ago

User 3: Once you have that in place, everything else falls into line.

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Franchesca

1 year ago

User 2: Definitely, it sets the foundation for a successful supply chain.

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Elvera

1 year ago

User 1: I agree, having clear requirements and specifications is crucial.

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Teddy

1 year ago

C) seems like the most logical first step to me. You can't really start evaluating suppliers until you know what you need from them.

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Rodrigo

1 year ago

A) the specific ISO certification that its approved suppliers will need

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Vallie

1 year ago

C) requirements and specifications for products and services

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Clare

1 year ago

I think setting up a supplier rating system would also be crucial to ensure quality and reliability in the supply chain.

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Leoma

1 year ago

I agree with Gianna. It's important to have clear guidelines for what you need from your suppliers.

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Gianna

1 year ago

I think the first step should be establishing requirements and specifications for products and services.

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