Managing Supplier Issues

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What is one way to prevent potential supplier issues?

  • React quickly to issues as they arise
  • Terminate the supplier relationship immediately
  • Conduct regular audits and supplier development initiatives (correct)
  • Ignore potential issues and hope they don't happen

What is an example of timely intervention with a supplier?

  • Connecting the supplier with a pest control expert (correct)
  • Providing additional training
  • Firing the supplier
  • Negotiating a new contract

Why is periodic review of supplier performance important?

  • To make timely decisions about the future of the relationship (correct)
  • To terminate the supplier relationship
  • To micromanage the supplier
  • To ignore any potential issues

Which of the following is a key benefit of early identification of supplier issues?

<p>It can prevent minor issues from becoming major problems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of effective communication when managing supplier issues?

<p>To realign expectations and foster cooperation towards resolving the issue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does timing play in managing supplier issues effectively?

<p>It can help anticipate, resolve, and prevent issues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of timely intervention when managing supplier issues?

<p>Regular audits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of conducting regular code reviews and providing feedback to a supplier?

<p>Preventing potential issues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is periodic review of supplier performance important when managing supplier issues?

<p>To adjust procurement strategies as needed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using time as leverage in managing supplier issues?

<p>It helps to prevent minor issues from escalating into major problems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to detect potential issues early when managing supplier relationships?

<p>Through regular monitoring and evaluation of the supplier's performance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of promptly communicating concerns to the supplier when managing supplier issues?

<p>It can help clarify misunderstandings and foster cooperation towards resolving the issue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of preventive measures in managing supplier issues?

<p>Conducting regular code reviews (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of conducting periodic reviews of supplier performance?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of timely intervention in managing supplier issues?

<p>Connecting the supplier with a pest control expert (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of detecting potential issues early in managing supplier relationships?

<p>It prevents minor issues from escalating into major problems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of open, honest dialogue when communicating concerns to a supplier?

<p>It fosters cooperation towards resolving the issue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be achieved through regular monitoring and evaluation of a supplier's performance?

<p>Identifying potential issues early (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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