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CIMAPRA19-E01-1 Exam - Topic 3 Question 98 Discussion

Which THREEof the followingfeatures are associated with a delegated sourcing strategy as part of an organisation's supply network?
A) A single supplier and B) Goods provided by second tier suppliers and C) The burden of coordination and liaison with suppliers removed from the organisation
D) Annual formal tendering processes for potential suppliers to undertake
E) Coordination and liaison with suppliers by the organisation's purchasing department
F) An emphasis on low costs and just-in-time delivery

CIMAPRA19-E01-1 Exam - Topic 3 Question 98 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA19-E01-1 exam
Question #: 98
Topic #: 3
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Which THREEof the followingfeatures are associated with a delegated sourcing strategy as part of an organisation's supply network?

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Suggested Answer: A, B, C

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Lorenza
8 months ago
Just-in-time delivery is definitely a focus!
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Carin
8 months ago
I think annual tendering is a must in this strategy.
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Art
8 months ago
Wait, are we sure about the second tier suppliers?
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Sharen
8 months ago
Totally agree, coordination is usually offloaded!
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Laurel
9 months ago
A single supplier is often a key feature.
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Allene
9 months 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
9 months 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
9 months 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
9 months 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
9 months 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
9 months 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
9 months 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
9 months 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
10 months 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.
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