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CIPS Exam A7 Topic 1 Question 61 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's A7 exam
Question #: 61
Topic #: 1
[All A7 Questions]

Supply base rationalization is best achieved by which of the following means?

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Suggested Answer: D

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Elliot
4 months ago
Option D? Really? Reducing direct contact with suppliers is the opposite of what supply base rationalization is about.
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Tasia
4 months ago
Haha, Option C is like the corporate version of 'buy low, sell high' - not very practical in the real world.
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Francoise
2 months ago
I think Option B could be a better strategy in the long run.
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Margery
2 months ago
Yeah, it might not be the best approach for long-term success.
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Stephane
2 months ago
I agree, Option C seems a bit too simplistic.
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Pearly
2 months ago
Pok: Exactly, it's all about reducing risk and improving efficiency.
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Pok
3 months ago
Yeah, I agree. It's better to have fewer suppliers but ensure they are reliable.
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Stevie
3 months ago
I think Option B makes more sense, quality over quantity.
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Lai
4 months ago
I agree with Lashanda, Option B is the best approach. Evaluating and streamlining the existing suppliers is more effective than just adding more.
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Lashanda
4 months ago
Option B seems the way to go. Reducing the number of suppliers while improving quality is key for supply base rationalization.
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Arthur
3 months ago
I think evaluating existing suppliers to reduce the number and improve quality is a smart approach.
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Arthur
3 months ago
I agree, quality over quantity is important when it comes to supply base rationalization.
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Meaghan
4 months ago
That's true, but quality is also important to consider in supply base rationalization.
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Delfina
4 months ago
But wouldn't recruiting more suppliers help lower supply risk?
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Leanora
5 months ago
I agree with Meaghan, reducing the number of suppliers can help streamline operations.
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Meaghan
5 months ago
I think the best way is to evaluate existing suppliers and improve quality.
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