Discuss CIPS L4M8 Exam Topic 13 Question 41

How can procurement professionals select suppliers?

AExplanation:
During the sourcing stage of the procurement cycle, the procurement professional needs to identify and select suppliers to fulfill the business needs. Supplier selection involves evaluating suppliers against predetermine criteria to assess their suitability in working with the buying organization. Suppliers can be evaluated according to Carter's 10Cs which are as follows: (1) Competency (2) capacity (3) consistency (4) control (5) cost (6) commitment (7) cash (8) Clean (9) culture (10) communication.
Procurement professionals can decide to evaluate and select suppliers based on the overall strategy and the business objectives. After that, it most suitable suppliers receive the documentation (Invitation to tender/ request for quotation).

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30 comments · newest first

Dianne 11 months ago

I love the focus on culture in supplier selection!

Nydia 11 months ago

Cost should always be a top priority!

Tamekia 12 months ago

Wait, do all suppliers really fit those 10Cs?

Mable 12 months ago

Totally agree, consistency is key!

Dorothy 1 year ago

Carter's 10Cs are super helpful for supplier evaluation!

Craig 1 year ago

I definitely recall that the overall strategy should guide the selection process, but I wonder how often companies actually align their supplier choices with their business objectives.

Alita 1 year ago

I’m a bit confused about how to assess commitment versus capacity. They seem related but might require different evaluation methods.

Leatha 1 year ago

I think we practiced a similar question about supplier evaluation criteria in class. It was helpful to understand how each C applies to different industries.

Dorsey 1 year ago

I remember studying the 10Cs, but I’m not sure how to prioritize them when selecting suppliers.

Izetta 1 year ago

Okay, I think I've got a good handle on this. The key is to systematically evaluate suppliers against those 10 criteria to find the best fit. I'll make sure to emphasize how the procurement team uses this evaluation to make the final supplier selection decision.

Deja 1 year ago

The supplier selection process is really important, so I want to make sure I cover all the key points. I like how the explanation breaks down the 10Cs - that gives me a good framework to work with. I'll make sure to explain each factor and how they're used to evaluate potential suppliers.

Cory 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The 10Cs framework sounds comprehensive, but I'm not totally familiar with all the different criteria. I'll need to make sure I understand each one before I try to apply them in my answer.

Jesus 1 year ago

This question seems straightforward - it's asking about the key factors procurement professionals consider when selecting suppliers. I think I can draw on the 10Cs framework from the explanation to structure my response.

Slyvia 1 year ago

This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the deployment process correctly.

Tegan 1 year ago

This is a good test of our wireless networking knowledge. I'll carefully consider each option and try to eliminate the ones that don't make sense for a wireless configuration.

Evette 1 year ago

This is great, but I hope they also consider the suppliers' sense of humor. A little lightheartedness can go a long way in a business relationship, don't you think?

Alishia 1 year ago

Haha, 'Clean' as one of the 10Cs? I guess they want to make sure the suppliers aren't, you know, too dirty or smelly. Gotta keep it professional!

Nan 1 year ago

I like how the explanation covers the entire sourcing process, from identifying suppliers to the final selection. Very thorough.

Hester 1 year ago

↳ replying to Nan

Definitely, selecting the right suppliers is crucial for the success of the procurement process.

Blondell 1 year ago

↳ replying to Nan

Once the most suitable suppliers are identified, they receive the necessary documentation for the procurement process.

Estrella 1 year ago

↳ replying to Nan

I agree, it's important to evaluate suppliers based on various criteria to ensure they are the right fit.

Vallie 1 year ago

↳ replying to Nan

Yes, selecting suppliers that align with the overall strategy is crucial for success.

Laura 1 year ago

↳ replying to Nan

Yes, the explanation really breaks down the supplier selection process well.

Gail 1 year ago

↳ replying to Nan

It's important to evaluate suppliers based on competency, capacity, and other criteria.

Edmond 2 years ago

Wow, this is a comprehensive list of factors to consider when selecting suppliers. I'm glad they covered the 10Cs - that's really helpful.

Gilbert 2 years ago

↳ replying to Edmond

It's important to consider all those factors to make the best choice for the business.

Novella 2 years ago

↳ replying to Edmond

Yes, the 10Cs provide a good framework for evaluating suppliers.

Allene 2 years ago

I believe consistency and communication are crucial factors to consider when selecting suppliers.

Steffanie 2 years ago

Yes, I agree. Evaluating suppliers on their capacity and commitment is also important.

Susana 2 years ago

I think procurement professionals can select suppliers based on their competency and cost.

CIPS L4M8 Exam - Topic 13 Question 41 Discussion