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CIPS L4M4 Exam - Topic 3 Question 34 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M4 exam
Question #: 34
Topic #: 3
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Which of the following are considerations when evaluating quality as a criterion for supplier selection? Select TWO that apply.

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Suggested Answer: B, C

Total Quality Management (TQM) practices and ISO 9001 certification are indicators of a supplier's commitment to quality. Responsible sourcing evaluates these factors to ensure suppliers meet high-quality standards and continuous improvement expectations.


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Naomi
2 months ago
Wait, is ISO 14001 really that relevant for quality?
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Freeman
2 months ago
ISO 9001 certification is a must-have for suppliers.
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Tamesha
3 months ago
I think sustainable packaging is super important too.
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Joesph
3 months ago
Totally agree, quality management systems make a big difference!
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Karima
3 months ago
TQM and continuous improvement are key for quality!
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Daron
3 months ago
I’m leaning towards C and D, but I’m not confident about ISO 14001 being a quality criterion.
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My
4 months ago
I feel like B and E could be relevant too, especially since sustainability is becoming a bigger deal in supplier selection.
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Shizue
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question like this, and I think A and C were the right choices, but I might be mixing them up.
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Phung
4 months ago
I think B and C are definitely important for quality evaluation, but I'm not entirely sure about the specifics of TQM.
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Truman
4 months ago
I'm confident I can handle this. The environmental impact and sustainability initiatives are also important quality considerations, along with the TQM and ISO 9001 certifications.
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Graham
4 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The existence of TQM and a continuous improvement culture, as well as certification to ISO 9001, are key indicators of a supplier's commitment to quality. Those are the two I'll go with.
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Leonida
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. There are a few options that seem related to quality, but I want to make sure I select the two most important ones.
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Sunny
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about supplier selection criteria. I'll focus on identifying the two most relevant considerations from the options provided.
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