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CIPS Exam L4M4 Topic 1 Question 28 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M4 exam
Question #: 28
Topic #: 1
[All L4M4 Questions]

When working closely with a supplier, waste can be reduced which can lead to improved business functions and cost savings. Which of the following are wastes that can be removed from the supply chain? Select THREE.

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Suggested Answer: D

This is a facilitation payment. It's when a sum of money is given for 'helping to facilitate' a contract. E.g. a procurement manager may accept a facilitation payment from a supplier for selecting him to be a new supplier for a big contract.

In the UK this is definitely considered a bribe. It's also against the CIPS Code of Conflict


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Rolland
2 months ago
Looks like we need to channel our inner Marie Kondo and get rid of the supply chain clutter. Motion, waiting, and inventory - those are the real wastes that spark no joy.
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Chery
3 days ago
C) Motion
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Tambra
17 days ago
A) Over-analyzing
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Cora
2 months ago
I don't know, man. What if I just select all the options and hope for the best? That's how I got through my driver's license exam.
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Shawn
27 days ago
I agree. Let's eliminate the options that seem less relevant.
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Sunny
29 days ago
I think we should focus on the ones that directly impact the supply chain.
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Milly
30 days ago
That might not be the best strategy. Let's think about it together.
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Tawna
2 months ago
Aha! I got this one. C, D, and E - motion, waiting, and inventory. Cutting down on those will definitely improve business functions and save some dough.
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Graciela
16 days ago
Definitely! It's all about streamlining processes and reducing unnecessary waste in the supply chain.
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Isadora
17 days ago
Yes, you're right! Cutting down on motion, waiting, and inventory can really make a difference.
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Chuck
18 days ago
E) Inventory
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Linn
19 days ago
D) Waiting
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Lisandra
23 days ago
C) Motion
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Omer
27 days ago
B) Barriers
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Macy
2 months ago
A) Over-analyzing
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Brunilda
2 months ago
Hmm, I think C, D, and E are the obvious choices here. Over-analyzing and barriers aren't really wastes in the supply chain, are they?
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Leota
29 days ago
By focusing on eliminating these wastes, businesses can improve efficiency and save costs.
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Dulce
1 months ago
Motion, waiting, and inventory are the main areas where waste can be reduced.
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Ronny
1 months ago
Over-analyzing and barriers don't directly contribute to waste in the supply chain.
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Ronna
2 months ago
I agree, C, D, and E are definitely wastes that can be removed.
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Brandon
2 months ago
I believe Barriers, Motion, and Waiting are the wastes that can be removed from the supply chain.
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Marjory
2 months ago
Wait, are we supposed to be selecting the wastes or the things that can be removed? I'm a little confused here.
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Josefa
2 months ago
E) Inventory
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Alona
2 months ago
C) Motion
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Niesha
2 months ago
A) Over-analyzing
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Samuel
3 months ago
I agree with Layla. Over-analyzing, Waiting, and Inventory are definitely wastes that can be eliminated.
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Layla
3 months ago
I think the wastes that can be removed are Over-analyzing, Waiting, and Inventory.
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