Discuss CIPS L4M6 Exam Topic 7 Question 23

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?

AObtain business approval to terminate the contract

BDevelop an exit strategy

CReview the market and look for an alternative supplier

DGive written notice to the supplier of plans to terminate

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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35 comments · newest first

Dante 11 months ago

A is too hasty, we should explore options first.

Maryanne 12 months ago

Wait, is it really that bad? Surprised to hear this!

Claudio 12 months ago

I think B is better, need a solid plan first.

Alyce 1 year ago

Totally agree, C is smart.

Vincent 1 year ago

C seems like the best first step!

Dalene 1 year 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.

Major 1 year 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?

Pura 1 year 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.

Han 1 year 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.

Stevie 1 year 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.

Candida 1 year 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.

Lyla 1 year 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.

Lorrie 1 year ago

Option C is the way to go. Gotta do your research before you 'split' from the supplier. Pun intended!

Willis 1 year ago

Banana drama! Option C is the wisest choice to explore the market and find a better supplier before pulling the plug.

Mireya 1 year ago

↳ replying to Willis

It's important for Sandra to assess the situation and gather information before making any decisions.

Alana 1 year ago

↳ replying to Willis

Maybe Sandra should start looking for alternative suppliers to compare prices and quality.

Haydee 1 year ago

↳ replying to Willis

I think Sandra should first communicate her concerns with the supplier to see if the issues can be resolved.

Micheline 2 years 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.

Nilsa 1 year ago

↳ replying to Micheline

User 3: Sandra could also start looking for alternative banana suppliers just in case.

Rosalind 1 year ago

↳ replying to Micheline

User 2: Rosalind is right, open communication is key in situations like this.

Yvette 1 year ago

↳ replying to Micheline

User 1: Sandra should first communicate her concerns with the supplier.

An 2 years ago

I think Sandra should also obtain business approval to terminate the contract as a backup plan.

Novella 2 years ago

I agree with Tamala. It's important to explore other options before making a decision.

Tamala 2 years ago

I think Sandra should review the market and look for an alternative supplier first.

Adolph 2 years 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.

Margart 1 year ago

↳ replying to Adolph

I agree, it's always good to have a backup plan in place.

Annamaria 1 year ago

↳ replying to Adolph

I think we should start looking for other suppliers in case we need to terminate the contract.

Tom 2 years ago

I think Sandra should also give written notice to the supplier of plans to terminate. It's important to communicate clearly.

Lisandra 2 years ago

Option C seems like the logical first step. Review the market and assess the available alternatives before taking any drastic action.

Tyisha 1 year ago

↳ replying to Lisandra

If the supplier is not meeting expectations, it might be time to consider terminating the contract.

Caren 1 year ago

↳ replying to Lisandra

True, it's always good to try and resolve any issues before completely cutting ties.

Edelmira 1 year ago

↳ replying to Lisandra

Maybe Sandra should also communicate with the current supplier to address the issues.

German 1 year ago

↳ replying to Lisandra

I agree, it's important to explore other options before making a decision.

Tracey 2 years ago

I agree with Gracie. It's important to have options before making a decision.

Gracie 2 years ago

I think Sandra should review the market and look for an alternative supplier first.

CIPS L4M6 Exam - Topic 7 Question 23 Discussion