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CIPS L4M6 Exam - Topic 6 Question 25 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M6 exam
Question #: 25
Topic #: 6
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A buyer has a requirement to purchase 1,000 widgets for a manufacturing company. The widgets are critical for the next stage of the manufacturing process. What would be the key selection criterion for this buyer?

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Suggested Answer: B, C

The correct answers are information sharing and trust. Further qualitative KPIs are listed on p.102. Deliveries in full and on time would be a quantitative KPI and early supplier involvement is not a KPI at all.


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Rochell
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure A is the only factor? Seems too simple.
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An
3 months ago
A is the most important, no doubt about it!
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Clarence
4 months ago
B should be a priority, low-cost is key!
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Timothy
4 months ago
I think C is important too, ISO standards matter.
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Leonie
4 months ago
Definitely A, meeting the deadline is crucial!
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Ling
4 months ago
I recall something about adding value being a key criterion in another question, but in this case, I think delivery is the priority since they need the widgets urgently.
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Frankie
4 months ago
Meeting ISO standards could be important too, but I feel like if they can't deliver on time, it won't matter much.
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Freeman
5 months ago
I'm not so sure about that. I remember a practice question where cost was emphasized, but I guess it depends on how urgent the need is.
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Veronique
5 months ago
I think the most important factor here is definitely the ability to deliver by the deadline. If the widgets are critical for manufacturing, timing is everything.
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Lillian
5 months ago
I think this question is asking about the different ways students can demonstrate their learning, so I'll go with option A - the 'how' of learning.
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Rory
5 months ago
I remember something about different leadership styles, but this question feels tricky!
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Vallie
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I know we covered electronic software updates in class, but I can't quite remember all the specific components needed. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Candra
9 months ago
ISO standards? More like 'I so don't care about standards right now' - just get me those widgets on time!
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Malcom
8 months ago
Delivery time
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Yong
8 months ago
Price of the widgets
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Minna
8 months ago
Reliability of the supplier
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Golda
8 months ago
Quality of the widgets
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Fallon
9 months ago
Low-cost widgets? I thought we were ordering Lamborghinis! Gotta keep up with the competition, you know.
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Audria
8 months ago
Cost is important, but we can't compromise on quality for the manufacturing process.
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Glen
8 months ago
Reliability of the supplier is crucial for such a large order.
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Fletcher
9 months ago
Quality of the widgets is the most important criterion.
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Cyndy
10 months ago
Adding value is always a nice-to-have, but in a time-sensitive situation like this, the ability to deliver on time is the way to go.
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Fidelia
10 months ago
ISO standards are important for quality assurance, but in this case, I think the deadline takes priority.
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Devorah
8 months ago
Price per unit
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Elvera
9 months ago
Quality of the widgets
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Janet
9 months ago
Deadline for delivery
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Levi
10 months ago
I'd go with low-cost widgets. The bottom line is what really matters, and the company is probably looking to save money.
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Sherell
9 months ago
User 3: But what about the quality of the widgets? Shouldn't that be a consideration too?
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Anastacia
9 months ago
User 2: I agree, saving money is important for the company's bottom line.
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Jacquelyne
9 months ago
User 1: I think the key selection criterion would be ability to produce low-cost widgets.
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Fredric
10 months ago
The deadline is the most crucial factor here. We can't afford any delays in the manufacturing process.
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Martha
10 months ago
C) Ability to meet ISO standards
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Martha
10 months ago
A) Ability to deliver by the deadline
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Raylene
11 months ago
I believe ability to add value to the order is also important, as it can improve the overall efficiency of the manufacturing process.
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Rickie
11 months ago
I agree with Flo, meeting the deadline is crucial for the manufacturing process to continue smoothly.
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Flo
11 months ago
I think the key selection criterion would be ability to deliver by the deadline.
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