Mastering Secondary Data for Market Insights and Supplier Optimization
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Which form of data collection in procurement involves gathering information first-hand for a specific sourcing purpose?

  • Tertiary data
  • Quaternary data
  • Primary data (correct)
  • Secondary data
  • What are examples of primary data collection methods in procurement?

  • Observing market trends and managing supplier relationships
  • Secondary data analysis and market research
  • Optimizing sourcing strategies and anticipating market changes
  • Supplier audits, one-on-one supplier interviews, and direct supplier surveys (correct)
  • What is the purpose of using secondary data in procurement?

  • To gain a competitive advantage (correct)
  • To collect information first-hand
  • To anticipate market changes
  • To optimize sourcing strategies
  • Which of the following is an example of secondary data?

    <p>Financial Journals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one advantage of using secondary data for sourcing?

    <p>Cost and Time Effective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of data can provide insights into market trends and economic conditions?

    <p>Economic Indices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can a procurement professional find comprehensive data about a supplier's creditworthiness and risk rating?

    <p>Commercial Information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about data quality is true?

    <p>Data quality may be uncertain as procurement professionals have no control over how it was collected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one advantage of using secondary data in supplier selection?

    <p>Secondary data can reveal trends, correlations, or insights that were not the focus of the original data collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one limitation of using benchmarking in supplier selection?

    <p>Benchmarking might not be possible due to limited availability of specific types of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

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