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CIPS L4M4 Exam - Topic 3 Question 34 Discussion

Which of the following are considerations when evaluating quality as a criterion for supplier selection? Select TWO that apply.
B) The existence of Total Quality Management (TQM) and a continuous improvement culture and C) Certification to the management system ISO 9001
A) The existence of policies and initiatives toward more sustainable packaging and materials
D) Certification to the management system ISO 14001
E) The supplier's environmental impact analysis

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.


by Catarina at Apr 29, 2025, 02:04 PM

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Naomi
7 months ago
Wait, is ISO 14001 really that relevant for quality?
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Freeman
7 months ago
ISO 9001 certification is a must-have for suppliers.
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Tamesha
7 months ago
I think sustainable packaging is super important too.
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Joesph
7 months ago
Totally agree, quality management systems make a big difference!
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Karima
8 months ago
TQM and continuous improvement are key for quality!
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Daron
8 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
8 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
8 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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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