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CIPS L4M2 Exam - Topic 1 Question 74 Discussion

Gaskins Caskets (GC) is a manufacturing company that wants to identify new suppliers for a number of current parts. GC no longer has technical drawings for the parts and none of the engineers currently working for them have enough knowledge of the parts to write a specification. What could GC do to get accurate pricing from suppliers for these parts to compare to the existing parts?
B) GC could send samples of the parts to prospective suppliers as part of the request for quotation
A) GC's engineers could estimate the specification and drawings that are sent to prospective suppliers
C) GC could communicate a cost to the suppliers that must be met regardless of the final specification
D) GC could allow suppliers to develop and use their own specification as part of their cost proposal

CIPS L4M2 Exam - Topic 1 Question 74 Discussion

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Gaskins Caskets (GC) is a manufacturing company that wants to identify new suppliers for a number of current parts. GC no longer has technical drawings for the parts and none of the engineers currently working for them have enough knowledge of the parts to write a specification. What could GC do to get accurate pricing from suppliers for these parts to compare to the existing parts?

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by Hollis at May 30, 2026, 08:16 AM

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Cora
4 days ago
Option A could lead to more confusion.
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Aaron
9 days ago
True, but estimates might be inaccurate.
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Kanisha
14 days ago
But what if the samples are too costly to produce?
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Lorrine
19 days ago
Agreed, samples show exactly what we need.
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Aaron
25 days ago
I think sending samples is the best way.
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Graciela
30 days ago
Totally agree with sending samples, it just makes sense!
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Zachary
1 month ago
Option B is the most reliable method for pricing.
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Titus
1 month ago
Not sure about that, what if the suppliers don't understand the parts well?
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Chau
2 months ago
I disagree, letting suppliers create their own specs could lead to inconsistencies.
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Beckie
2 months ago
Sending samples is the best way to get accurate quotes!
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Merissa
2 months ago
I practiced a similar question where sending samples was the preferred method, so I lean towards option B for GC as well.
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Wilburn
2 months ago
I feel like allowing suppliers to create their own specifications could lead to a wide range of prices, which might complicate comparisons.
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Enola
2 months ago
I think estimating specifications could lead to inaccuracies, but it might be the only way if they don't have samples.
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Antione
2 months ago
I remember discussing how sending samples could help suppliers understand exactly what GC needs, but I'm not sure if it's the best option for pricing.
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