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CIPS Exam L4M6 Topic 10 Question 40 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M6 exam
Question #: 40
Topic #: 10
[All L4M6 Questions]

Which one of the following is an advantage of early supplier involvement?

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Suggested Answer: C

The correct answer is 'Sudden changes in the marketplace' -- this is a reason a buyer would be reactive. Reactive is when something happens to you and it forces you to act in a certain way. The other options would be strategic rather than reactive. P. 163


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Ula
25 days ago
Option A sounds like a lawyer's dream, but I don't think it's an advantage for the company. Gotta go with C.
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Magda
11 days ago
User 2: I think option C is the best choice for early supplier involvement.
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Roslyn
12 days ago
User 1: I agree, option A doesn't seem like a real advantage.
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Jarvis
1 months ago
Ha! Option D is clearly a joke answer. No need for non-disclosure agreements? Yeah, right!
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Irma
9 days ago
Early supplier involvement can lead to better collaboration and innovation, but it definitely requires confidentiality agreements.
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Fletcher
13 days ago
I agree, without non-disclosure agreements, there could be serious risks involved.
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Richelle
15 days ago
Option D is definitely a joke, non-disclosure agreements are crucial in supplier involvement.
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Carlee
2 months ago
I would have to disagree. Option B seems like a major downside to me. Who wants to invest heavily in supplier communications?
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Carisa
20 days ago
User 3: I agree with Kindra, understanding supplier capabilities is crucial for success.
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Kindra
1 months ago
User 2: I see your point, but I still believe option A is the most important.
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Melinda
1 months ago
User 1: I think option C is the best advantage of early supplier involvement.
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Luisa
2 months ago
Option C is definitely the advantage. Understanding supplier capabilities is key for early involvement.
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Talia
1 months ago
I agree, knowing what the supplier can offer early on can help with planning and decision making.
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Rolande
1 months ago
Option C is definitely the advantage. Understanding supplier capabilities is key for early involvement.
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Janey
2 months ago
But what about the large investment in supplier communications? Wouldn't that be a disadvantage?
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Mitsue
2 months ago
I agree with Graciela, knowing what the supplier can do early on can help with decision making.
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Graciela
2 months ago
I think the advantage of early supplier involvement is understanding of supplier capabilities.
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