NCMA Exam CPCM Topic 5 Question 102 Discussion

Actual exam question for NCMA's CPCM exam

Question #: 102
Topic #: 5

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Supply chain management advocates told buyers that they needed to:

Ause fewer suppliers vs. many suppliers

Bnegotiate long-term contract vs. short-term contracts

Cconduct more detailed progress or milestone tracking of suppliers

DAll of the above

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Suggested Answer: D

by Marci at Oct 21, 2024, 01:34 AM

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Helene

1 months ago

D, hands down. Though I heard the CEO of that consulting firm is also a professional juggler. Multitasking must run in the family!

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Becky

3 days ago

B) negotiate long-term contract vs. short-term contracts

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Ming

4 days ago

A) use fewer suppliers vs. many suppliers

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Mari

2 months ago

I'm going with D. Heard a rumor that the exam prep course instructor is related to the CEO of a major supply chain consulting firm. Hmm...

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Janine

2 months ago

D, no doubt. Gotta streamline that supply chain, baby!

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Shad

1 months ago

And negotiating long-term contracts can provide stability and cost savings in the long run.

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Tresa

1 months ago

Agreed! Having fewer suppliers can definitely help with efficiency.

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Lelia

1 months ago

D, no doubt. Gotta streamline that supply chain, baby!

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Judy

2 months ago

I agree with Queen. It makes sense to have fewer suppliers, negotiate long-term contracts, and track progress in detail.

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Catalina

2 months ago

Definitely D. Fewer suppliers, long-term contracts, and detailed tracking are the key pillars of supply chain management.

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Portia

30 days ago

D) All of the above

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Lang

1 months ago

C) conduct more detailed progress or milestone tracking of suppliers

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Sylvia

2 months ago

B) negotiate long-term contract vs. short-term contracts

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Jules

2 months ago

A) use fewer suppliers vs. many suppliers

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Tiffiny

2 months ago

I think the answer is D. All of the above. Supply chain management is all about optimization and efficiency.

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Angelyn

22 days ago

User 4: So, it looks like the answer is D. All of the above.

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Anastacia

1 months ago

User 3: And tracking progress with suppliers is crucial for ensuring everything runs smoothly.

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Kerry

2 months ago

User 2: Kerry is right, negotiating long-term contracts can also provide stability.

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Meaghan

2 months ago

I agree, having fewer suppliers can help streamline operations.

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Queen

2 months ago

I think the answer is D) All of the above.

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