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CIPS L4M6 Exam - Topic 3 Question 76 Discussion

In the Purchasing Portfolio Matrix, a leverage product is a product in a market where it is easy to switch suppliers and the quality is standardised. Is this TRUE or FALSE?
C) True, the product is in a supply market which is of low complexity and the product is of high importance
A) False, the product is in a supply market which is highly complex and the product is of low importance
B) False, the product is in a supply market which is highly complex and the product is of high importance
D) True, the product is in a supply market which is of low complexity and the product is of low importance

CIPS L4M6 Exam - Topic 3 Question 76 Discussion

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Question #: 76
Topic #: 3
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In the Purchasing Portfolio Matrix, a leverage product is a product in a market where it is easy to switch suppliers and the quality is standardised. Is this TRUE or FALSE?

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Suggested Answer: C

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Leverage products are characterized by:

High profit impact:They significantly affect the company's bottom line.

Low supply risk:They are available from multiple suppliers, making it easy to switch if necessary.

These products often have standardized quality, and the competitive supply market allows buyers to negotiate favorable terms.


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Nina
4 days ago
I’m with C. Low complexity, high importance fits leverage.
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Alfred
9 days ago
I vote for B. High importance complicates things.
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Carisa
14 days ago
But isn't high importance crucial for leverage?
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Delpha
19 days ago
I feel it's TRUE. Low complexity means easier choices.
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Wade
25 days ago
Agreed, I lean towards option A. Complexity is key.
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Fernanda
30 days ago
I think it's FALSE. Leverage products are easier to switch.
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Melvin
1 month ago
Yeah, I thought leverage was about low importance too!
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Lettie
1 month ago
I think it's false, high importance means it's not leverage.
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Alton
2 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Sounds off to me.
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Natalie
2 months ago
Totally agree, low complexity and standardized quality!
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Coral
2 months ago
It's true, leverage products are easy to switch.
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Dorcas
2 months ago
True, low complexity and low importance for leverage products!
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Rosio
2 months ago
I think it’s more complex than that, honestly.
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Alonso
2 months ago
Wait, is it really that simple? Sounds off.
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Vallie
4 months ago
Totally agree, it's all about standardization!
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Adell
4 months ago
Leverage products are indeed easy to switch suppliers.
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Ma
5 months ago
I thought leverage products were low importance, but I can't recall if that means they are also low complexity. This is tricky!
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Mickie
5 months ago
This question feels familiar; I practiced one that mentioned high importance in a complex market, so I think the answer is FALSE.
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Antonio
5 months ago
I remember something about switching suppliers being easy for leverage products, so I might lean towards TRUE, but I could be wrong.
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Edna
5 months ago
I think leverage products are actually in low complexity markets, but I'm not sure about the importance aspect.
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