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Which of the following are advantages for the buyer of early supplier involvement with the buyer's product development team?
Suggested Answer: A
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Danny should issue a RFI (Request for Information). His next step would be to find out more about the products available by asking suppliers for information- this will help him put a spec together before he goes out to tender. The other options mean; RFQ - request for quotation- when you ask suppliers to submit a price. ITT- Invitation to tender -- a document you send out to suppliers which details all the information about the tender (this usually involves both price and quality components of assessment). OJEU- Official Journal of the European Union- where tenders for the Public Sector are published. For more info on RFI see p.74
32 comments · newest first
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Annice
11 months ago
Definitely helps with innovation and faster time to market!
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Chantell
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure this always works? Seems too good to be true.
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Christoper
12 months ago
I think it can also increase costs if not managed well.
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Carma
12 months ago
Totally agree, it streamlines the development process!
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Fallon
1 year ago
Early supplier involvement can lead to better product quality.
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Isaiah
1 year ago
I think option 3 relates to innovation, but I’m not confident about the others. I should probably review the advantages again.
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Arthur
1 year ago
I feel like I’ve seen a similar question before, but I can’t recall the exact benefits listed. I hope I can eliminate some options.
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Edison
1 year ago
I think option 1 was about cost savings, which seems like a clear advantage. I might lean towards B or D.
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Craig
1 year ago
I remember discussing how early supplier involvement can lead to better product quality, but I'm not sure which options specifically highlight that.
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Edward
1 year ago
This seems like an important concept to understand for the exam. I'll review my notes on supplier involvement and try to reason through the best answer choice.
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Joanna
1 year ago
Early supplier involvement could provide valuable insights and help optimize the product design. I'm leaning towards one of the options that includes that advantage.
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Lucille
1 year ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem similar, and I want to make sure I understand the key differences between them before selecting an answer.
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Troy
1 year ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to think through the potential advantages carefully to determine the best answer.
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Alex
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. The question is asking about the advantages for the buyer of early supplier involvement. I think I have a good handle on this, so I'll give it a shot.
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Sylvia
1 year ago
Wait, is 'reduced time-to-market' a real phrase or did they just make that up to confuse us? I'll go with C, just to be safe.
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Leota
1 year ago
A: So, you're going with C as well? Sounds good to me.
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Corazon
1 year ago
C: Yeah, those are definitely advantages for the buyer when the supplier is involved early on.
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Lonna
1 year ago
B: I think it's also about improving product quality and reducing costs.
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Cecily
1 year ago
A: Reduced time-to-market is a real term, it means getting the product to market faster.
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Ahmed
2 years ago
Ha! Early supplier involvement? More like early supplier headache. But I guess option B makes the most sense.
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Rex
1 year ago
Definitely, it's all about finding that balance.
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Christene
1 year ago
But it does help with cost and quality.
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Alaine
2 years ago
Yeah, having suppliers involved early can be a headache.
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Shawnna
2 years ago
I think option B is the best choice.
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Paz
2 years ago
This is a tricky one, but I'm going to go with D. Getting access to the supplier's expertise and technology is a huge plus.
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Nickole
2 years ago
I'm leaning towards C. Improved quality and reduced time-to-market seem like the biggest perks for the buyer here.
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Glory
1 year ago
Yeah, those are definitely important factors to consider when involving suppliers early on.
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Tamesha
1 year ago
I think C makes sense. Quality and time-to-market are key benefits.
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Martha
2 years ago
I believe the correct answer is C) 2 and 3 only, as those are the main benefits for the buyer.
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Iesha
2 years ago
Hmm, I think it's B. Early supplier involvement can help with design optimization and cost reduction, which are key advantages for the buyer.
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Yasuko
2 years ago
I agree, it can lead to better product quality and cost savings.
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Leonor
2 years ago
I think the advantages of early supplier involvement are important for the buyer.