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CIPS L4M6 Exam - Topic 7 Question 23 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M6 exam
Question #: 23
Topic #: 7
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Sandra is a buyer for a large supermarket and has been increasing unhappy with the performance of a long-term supplier of bananas. Over time the deliveries have become unreliable and this has had impacts on the supermarket's profitability. What should Sandra do first?

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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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Dante
3 months ago
A is too hasty, we should explore options first.
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Maryanne
3 months ago
Wait, is it really that bad? Surprised to hear this!
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Claudio
4 months ago
I think B is better, need a solid plan first.
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Alyce
4 months ago
Totally agree, C is smart.
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Vincent
4 months ago
C seems like the best first step!
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Dalene
4 months ago
I feel like giving written notice to the supplier might be too hasty. Maybe she should get business approval to terminate the contract first? That seems like a safer route.
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Major
4 months ago
I practiced a similar question where the focus was on assessing the current supplier's performance before making any decisions. I wonder if Sandra should gather more data first?
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Pura
5 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about needing to develop an exit strategy first. It seems risky to just jump into finding a new supplier without a plan.
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Han
5 months ago
I think the first step should be to review the market and look for an alternative supplier. It makes sense to have options before making any drastic moves.
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Stevie
5 months ago
Based on the information provided, I think the Architect should focus on the Product-Detail controller. It has the highest total time, which suggests it's the main bottleneck in the system.
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Candida
5 months ago
Hmm, this looks tricky. I'm not sure I fully understand how the forwarding classes are mapped to the different packet characteristics. I'll need to review that part of the material again before attempting this.
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Lyla
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about the difference between API groups and APIs within the groups. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Lorrie
9 months ago
Option C is the way to go. Gotta do your research before you 'split' from the supplier. Pun intended!
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Willis
10 months ago
Banana drama! Option C is the wisest choice to explore the market and find a better supplier before pulling the plug.
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Mireya
8 months ago
It's important for Sandra to assess the situation and gather information before making any decisions.
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Alana
9 months ago
Maybe Sandra should start looking for alternative suppliers to compare prices and quality.
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Haydee
9 months ago
I think Sandra should first communicate her concerns with the supplier to see if the issues can be resolved.
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Micheline
10 months ago
Haha, I bet the supplier is already thinking about 'slipping on a banana peel' to get out of the contract. Option C is definitely the way to start.
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Nilsa
8 months ago
User 3: Sandra could also start looking for alternative banana suppliers just in case.
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Rosalind
8 months ago
User 2: Rosalind is right, open communication is key in situations like this.
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Yvette
9 months ago
User 1: Sandra should first communicate her concerns with the supplier.
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An
10 months ago
I think Sandra should also obtain business approval to terminate the contract as a backup plan.
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Novella
10 months ago
I agree with Tamala. It's important to explore other options before making a decision.
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Tamala
10 months ago
I think Sandra should review the market and look for an alternative supplier first.
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Adolph
11 months ago
I agree with Lisandra. It's better to have a backup plan ready before terminating the contract. Option C is the way to go.
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Margart
9 months ago
I agree, it's always good to have a backup plan in place.
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Annamaria
10 months ago
I think we should start looking for other suppliers in case we need to terminate the contract.
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Tom
11 months ago
I think Sandra should also give written notice to the supplier of plans to terminate. It's important to communicate clearly.
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Lisandra
11 months ago
Option C seems like the logical first step. Review the market and assess the available alternatives before taking any drastic action.
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Tyisha
9 months ago
If the supplier is not meeting expectations, it might be time to consider terminating the contract.
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Caren
9 months ago
True, it's always good to try and resolve any issues before completely cutting ties.
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Edelmira
9 months ago
Maybe Sandra should also communicate with the current supplier to address the issues.
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German
10 months ago
I agree, it's important to explore other options before making a decision.
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Tracey
11 months ago
I agree with Gracie. It's important to have options before making a decision.
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Gracie
11 months ago
I think Sandra should review the market and look for an alternative supplier first.
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