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Which THREEof the followingfeatures are associated with a delegated sourcing strategy as part of an organisation's supply network?
Suggested Answer: A, B, C
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22 comments · newest first
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Lorenza
11 months ago
Just-in-time delivery is definitely a focus!
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Carin
11 months ago
I think annual tendering is a must in this strategy.
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Art
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure about the second tier suppliers?
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Sharen
12 months ago
Totally agree, coordination is usually offloaded!
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Laurel
12 months ago
A single supplier is often a key feature.
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Allene
1 year ago
I’m leaning towards C and F, but I’m not confident about D. Annual tendering seems more traditional than what delegated sourcing would involve.
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Kanisha
1 year ago
I practiced a similar question before, and I feel like A might not fit because having a single supplier doesn't really align with the idea of delegation.
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Miriam
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about second tier suppliers being involved in delegated sourcing, so B could be correct too.
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Stephaine
1 year ago
I think a key feature of delegated sourcing is that the burden of coordination is removed from the organization, so maybe C is one of the answers.
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Leonora
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused on the differences between the options. I'll need to carefully read through each one and think about how they relate to a delegated sourcing strategy.
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Amalia
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. I think the burden of coordination and liaison with suppliers being removed from the organization is definitely a key feature of delegated sourcing. I'll make sure to select that one.
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Katie
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to review my notes on different supply chain strategies to make sure I understand the differences.
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Anissa
1 year ago
This looks like a classic supply chain management question. I'll need to think carefully about the key features of a delegated sourcing strategy.
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Jennie
1 year ago
I've got this! Delegated sourcing means the organization doesn't directly manage the suppliers, so options like a single supplier and the purchasing department coordinating are out. I'll go with B, C, and F.
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Marti
2 years ago
Haha, annual formal tendering for suppliers? That sounds like a bureaucratic nightmare, not a delegated strategy. Gotta go with B, C, and F on this one.
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Cassie
2 years ago
B, C, and F are definitely the key features of a delegated sourcing strategy. Glad they're testing our understanding of this concept.
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Marta
2 years ago
Just-in-time delivery is crucial for keeping costs low in a delegated sourcing strategy.
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Chanel
2 years ago
Removing the burden of coordination from the organisation is a huge benefit.
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Raina
2 years ago
I agree, having a single supplier can really streamline the process.
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Suzi
2 years ago
I'm not sure about E. I think D could also be a feature, as formal tendering processes can be part of a delegated sourcing strategy.
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Karon
2 years ago
I agree with Alverta. Having the burden of coordination removed, coordination by the purchasing department, and emphasis on low costs are key features.
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Alverta
2 years ago
I think C, E, and F are associated with a delegated sourcing strategy.