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CIPS Exam L4M6 Topic 8 Question 18 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M6 exam
Question #: 18
Topic #: 8
[All L4M6 Questions]

ABC is a company which sources a vital component from a supplier. There are only a few suppliers in the industry and without this component, ABC would not be able to produce their final product. What type of relationship should ABC seek to develop with their supplier?

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Suggested Answer: C

The correct answer is 'Sudden changes in the marketplace' -- this is a reason a buyer would be reactive. Reactive is when something happens to you and it forces you to act in a certain way. The other options would be strategic rather than reactive. P. 163


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Kenny
1 months ago
B. strategic alliance. Gotta keep those supplier friends close, you know? ABC can't afford to be on the outs with the only guys who have what they need.
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Darnell
17 hours ago
Agreed, maintaining a good relationship with the supplier is crucial for ABC's production.
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Cordelia
4 days ago
ABC should definitely aim for a strategic alliance with their supplier.
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Fernanda
1 months ago
Arms length? More like 'arm and a leg' for ABC if they don't develop a stronger relationship with their supplier. They're playing with fire here.
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Curt
18 hours ago
I agree, having a strong relationship with the supplier can help ensure a stable supply of the vital component.
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Wynell
18 days ago
ABC should definitely seek to develop a strategic partnership with their supplier.
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Inocencia
2 months ago
Transactional relationship? Psh, that's just asking for trouble. ABC needs to have a deeper connection with their supplier to keep that supply chain locked down.
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Marsha
2 days ago
Agreed, transactional relationships can be risky in this case.
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Ming
3 days ago
Definitely, a deeper connection is key in this situation.
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Hyun
4 days ago
Strategic alliance is the way to go for sure.
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Sue
8 days ago
D) arms length
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Verdell
12 days ago
C) transactional
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Goldie
14 days ago
B) strategic alliance
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Rosalia
23 days ago
A) outsource
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Val
2 months ago
Outsourcing? Are you kidding me? ABC is way too dependent on this supplier to just outsource it. They need something more secure.
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Vi
1 months ago
I agree, that way we can ensure a more secure relationship.
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Valentine
2 months ago
We should go for a strategic alliance with the supplier.
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Benedict
2 months ago
Strategic alliance all the way! ABC needs to ensure a reliable supply of this critical component, so they better get cozy with their supplier.
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Franklyn
2 months ago
I disagree. ABC should outsource to reduce costs and dependency on a single supplier.
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Nohemi
3 months ago
I agree with Brittney. A strategic alliance would ensure a long-term partnership and mutual benefit.
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Brittney
3 months ago
I think ABC should seek a strategic alliance with their supplier.
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