Discuss CIPS L4M8 Exam Topic 11 Question 63

What are the four quadrants within the Kraljic portfolio matrix?

AExplanation:
At the early stages In procurement and supply cycle, buyers begin segmenting current supplies in the categories, depending on their level of integration into the organization. To help get this done, the buyer may use the Kraljic portfolio matrix. The kraljic portfolio matrix segment suppliers into four categories, which are;
1) Routine 2) Bottleneck 3) Leverage 4)strategic supplier
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16 comments · newest first

Talia 10 months ago

Sounds too simplistic, are these really the only four?

Rutha 10 months ago

Wait, I thought there were only three categories?

Artie 11 months ago

Totally agree, those are the right categories!

Aretha 11 months ago

Yup, Kraljic matrix is a game changer for supplier management!

Heike 11 months ago

The four quadrants are Routine, Bottleneck, Leverage, and Strategic.

Rory 11 months ago

Yeah, I definitely studied the Kraljic matrix, but I keep mixing up Leverage and Strategic. I hope I can sort that out when I see the question!

Adolph 12 months ago

I feel a bit confused about the differences between Bottleneck and Routine. I hope I can recall the specifics during the exam.

Whitley 12 months ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think the Strategic quadrant is the most critical for long-term partnerships.

Edna 12 months ago

I think the four quadrants are Routine, Bottleneck, Leverage, and Strategic, but I'm not entirely sure about the definitions for each.

Latrice 1 year ago

The Kraljic matrix... I'm drawing a blank on the four quadrants. I'll have to review my notes and try to jog my memory before answering this one.

Cammy 1 year ago

Ah, the Kraljic matrix! I know this one. The four quadrants are Routine, Bottleneck, Leverage, and Strategic. I feel confident I can explain the differences between them.

Armanda 1 year ago

Hmm, the Kraljic matrix... I remember learning about that, but I'm a bit fuzzy on the specifics of the four quadrants. Let me think this through carefully.

Bettyann 1 year ago

I'm pretty familiar with the Kraljic matrix, so I think I can tackle this one. The four quadrants are Routine, Bottleneck, Leverage, and Strategic.

Kattie 1 year ago

The four quadrants are routine, bottleneck, leverage, and strategic supplier.

Noel 1 year ago

Hmm, the four quadrants... let me think. Routine, Leverage, Critical, and Tactical? Wait, that doesn't sound quite right. Oh well, I'll go with the options provided.

Eun 1 year ago

The four quadrants are definitely Routine, Bottleneck, Leverage, and Strategic. This matrix is a classic procurement tool, can't believe anyone would get this wrong!

CIPS L4M8 Exam - Topic 11 Question 63 Discussion