Discuss CIPS L4M2 Exam Topic 1 Question 74

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?

AGC's engineers could estimate the specification and drawings that are sent to prospective suppliers

BGC could send samples of the parts to prospective suppliers as part of the request for quotation

CGC could communicate a cost to the suppliers that must be met regardless of the final specification

DGC could allow suppliers to develop and use their own specification as part of their cost proposal

Suggested Answer: B

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20 comments · newest first

Hubert 1 month ago

Let's stick to B for accurate pricing.

Cora 1 month ago

Samples give clarity, no guesswork involved.

Aaron 1 month ago

Right, we need to ensure quality and cost.

Kanisha 2 months ago

C seems risky, might lead to poor quality.

Lorrine 2 months ago

D could work, but what if they miss key details?

Hubert 2 months ago

I like D, let suppliers propose specs.

Cora 2 months ago

Option A could lead to more confusion.

Aaron 2 months ago

True, but estimates might be inaccurate.

Kanisha 2 months ago

But what if the samples are too costly to produce?

Lorrine 3 months ago

Agreed, samples show exactly what we need.

Aaron 3 months ago

I think sending samples is the best way.

Graciela 3 months ago

Totally agree with sending samples, it just makes sense!

Zachary 3 months ago

Option B is the most reliable method for pricing.

Titus 3 months ago

Not sure about that, what if the suppliers don't understand the parts well?

Chau 4 months ago

I disagree, letting suppliers create their own specs could lead to inconsistencies.

Beckie 4 months ago

Sending samples is the best way to get accurate quotes!

Merissa 4 months ago

I practiced a similar question where sending samples was the preferred method, so I lean towards option B for GC as well.

Wilburn 4 months ago

I feel like allowing suppliers to create their own specifications could lead to a wide range of prices, which might complicate comparisons.

Enola 4 months ago

I think estimating specifications could lead to inaccuracies, but it might be the only way if they don't have samples.

Antione 4 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.

CIPS L4M2 Exam - Topic 1 Question 74 Discussion