Discuss CIPS L4M6 Exam Topic 10 Question 33

Pablo has run an open- competition to secure a new contract for a supplier of paper for his Birthday Card making company. He has received 10 submissions from various suppliers and needs to put a team together to evaluate the bids. What type of team should Pablo consider?

AA team composed of internal stakeholders

BA cross-functional team

CA team of procurement experts

DA team composed of internal and external stakeholders

Suggested Answer: B

Pablo should use a 'cross-functional team'. CIPS love 'cross-functional teams' and refer to them frequently throughout the study guide. A cross-functional team is people from different departments who come together for a purpose, such as to evaluate a tender. The benefit of using a cross-functional team is that you get people with different experiences and knowledge. So in this example a Cross-Functional team could compose of people from various departments such as procurement, logistics, manufacturing and legal. P.76

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20 comments · newest first

Lonna 11 months ago

Surprised no one mentioned including external stakeholders!

Yong 11 months ago

Wait, why not just internal stakeholders? Seems simpler.

Laurel 12 months ago

I think a team of procurement experts would be more effective.

Kris 12 months ago

Totally agree, different perspectives are key!

Leonor 1 year ago

A cross-functional team makes the most sense here.

Gladys 1 year ago

I feel like a mix of internal and external stakeholders could provide a balanced view, but I’m not confident if that’s the right choice here.

Gracia 1 year ago

A team of procurement experts sounds good, but I wonder if they would have enough insight into the specific needs of the birthday card business.

Maryann 1 year ago

I remember practicing a question about team composition, and I think having internal stakeholders could limit the evaluation.

Arlyne 1 year ago

I think a cross-functional team might be the best option since it brings together different perspectives, but I'm not entirely sure.

Valentin 1 year ago

I think a team with both internal and external stakeholders would be best. That way, you get the company's perspective and an outside view.

Kiera 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not sure if I should choose the internal stakeholders or the cross-functional team. I'll have to think this through carefully.

Kati 1 year ago

This seems like a straightforward question. I'd go with a cross-functional team to get a well-rounded perspective on the bids.

Doug 1 year ago

A team of procurement experts sounds like the way to go. They'll know exactly what to look for in the bids.

Ezekiel 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. Leaving fields blank doesn't seem like the right approach to me. Maybe Option D is correct - it might not be possible to define an Inventory Organization that spans multiple Business Units. I'll have to double-check the documentation on this.

Amira 1 year ago

Okay, let's see. I think the key here is understanding how the "Multiple Shipping Routes" feature works. I'll need to focus on the specific details in the options.

Sherita 2 years ago

I think a team composed of internal stakeholders and procurement experts could be a good compromise.

Roy 2 years ago

That's true, but a cross-functional team can also ensure that all aspects of the contract are considered.

Gladis 3 years ago

But wouldn't a team of procurement experts be more specialized for evaluating supplier bids?

Beatriz 3 years ago

I agree. A cross-functional team can bring different perspectives to the evaluation process.

Lashawna 3 years ago

I think Pablo should consider a cross-functional team.

CIPS L4M6 Exam - Topic 10 Question 33 Discussion