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CIPS Exam L4M2 Topic 2 Question 34 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M2 exam
Question #: 34
Topic #: 2
[All L4M2 Questions]

Which of the following activities would apply to a straight rebuy procurement?

Reviewing existing specifications and arrangements

Engaging in extensive purchasing research

Engaging in proactive value engineering

Optimising inventory replenishment methods

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Suggested Answer: A

In the scenario, ABC Ltd has the following characteristics:

- Large investment in facilities and machinery

- Access to skilled workforce

- Mass production.

This company is a manufacturer. Manufacturing is an industry that makes products from raw ma-terials by the use of manual labour or machinery and that is usually carried out systematically with a division of labour.

Manufacturing requires investment in machinery and access to a suitably skilled workforce as well as materials and components.


- CIPS study guide page 74-76

- manufacturing | Definition, Types, & Facts | Britannica

LO 2, AC 2.1

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Sonia
1 months ago
Optimising inventory replenishment methods? I'd just set up a subscription service and let Amazon handle it.
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Anabel
1 months ago
Straight rebuy, huh? Sounds like the procurement version of a Netflix binge-watching session.
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Elise
7 days ago
User 2: Engaging in proactive value engineering
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Isreal
14 days ago
User 1: Reviewing existing specifications and arrangements
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Lindsay
1 months ago
Engaging in extensive purchasing research? For a straight rebuy? That's like doing a deep dive on your favorite snack food before restocking the pantry.
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Ludivina
15 days ago
User 3: Optimising inventory replenishment methods
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Harris
16 days ago
User 2: Engaging in proactive value engineering
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Maryann
26 days ago
User 1: Reviewing existing specifications and arrangements
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Scarlet
1 months ago
Engaging in proactive value engineering? What is this, a trick question? That's not what a straight rebuy is all about.
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Nieves
14 days ago
User 1
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Emilio
16 days ago
User 2
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Lettie
20 days ago
User 1
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Gilma
2 months ago
Optimising inventory replenishment methods? Sounds like a lot of work for a straight rebuy. I'd stick to the basics.
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Santos
26 days ago
I think sticking to the basics is the way to go for a straight rebuy.
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Fletcher
1 months ago
Optimising inventory replenishment methods could save time and money in the long run.
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Donte
1 months ago
Engaging in proactive value engineering seems unnecessary for a straight rebuy.
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Yong
1 months ago
I agree, reviewing existing specifications and arrangements is key for a straight rebuy.
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Cristina
2 months ago
I'm not sure. I think it could also be C) 1 and 3 only. Engaging in proactive value engineering seems important too.
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Wilburn
2 months ago
Reviewing existing specifications and arrangements seems like the way to go for a straight rebuy. No need to reinvent the wheel, right?
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Brigette
1 months ago
User 2
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Rosita
1 months ago
User 1
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Sherell
2 months ago
I agree with Elke. Reviewing existing specifications and optimizing inventory replenishment methods make sense for a straight rebuy procurement.
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Elke
2 months ago
I think the answer is A) 1 and 4 only.
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