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Which of the following would be considered a strategic sourcing activity?
Suggested Answer: C
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a factory ordering a new machine is the correct answer.
Strategic sourcing is for high value, high risk items. The other options given are tactical sourcing as they are low value (eggs, paper and plastic cups).
See p.3 for the differences between tactical and strategic sourcing
12 comments · newest first
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Bulah
4 months ago
A and D seem too small scale. C is strategic.
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Aimee
4 months ago
Yeah, C makes sense. It's a big investment.
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Leanora
4 months ago
I think C is the best choice.
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Paris
4 months ago
I disagree, all options could involve strategic sourcing depending on the context.
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Jestine
4 months ago
Wait, why would a restaurant need to strategize for plastic cups?
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Wenona
4 months ago
I think B could be strategic if they’re looking for a new supplier.
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Rebeca
6 months ago
A and D are just regular orders, not strategic.
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Angella
6 months ago
C is definitely strategic sourcing.
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Lemuel
7 months ago
I feel like C stands out because ordering a new machine is a bigger decision than just ordering supplies like in A or D.
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Yolande
7 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I thought strategic sourcing involved analyzing suppliers, which might not apply to A or B.
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Eladia
7 months ago
I remember a practice question where we discussed sourcing for capital equipment, so I feel like C could be the right answer.
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Tijuana
7 months ago
I think strategic sourcing is more about long-term planning, so maybe options A and D aren't really it.