Mastering Supplier Selection

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Which of the following is NOT considered when determining the 'price' of a goods or service?

  • Unit Price
  • Payment Terms
  • Currency Fluctuations (correct)
  • Volume Discounts

What is the main objective of aligning procurement practices with an organization's broader strategic objectives?

  • To prioritize financial savings
  • To enhance efficiency and long term survival (correct)
  • To focus solely on the best price
  • To select suppliers that offer the best value

Why is it important to consider additional costs when determining the 'price' of a goods or service?

  • Additional costs are not relevant in procurement decisions
  • Additional costs can impact the effective overall price (correct)
  • Additional costs are included in the unit price
  • Additional costs are always higher than the unit price

Which factor should be considered when evaluating the total cost of procurement?

<p>The volume discounts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could be a potential disadvantage of choosing a supplier solely based on lower prices?

<p>Higher overall costs in the long term (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Organisation A find that Supplier Y's effective price was lower than Supplier X's?

<p>Supplier Y offered volume discounts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benefit of effective communication in managing supplier issues?

<p>Reduced costs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is effective communication important in managing supplier issues?

<p>To improve supplier relationships (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does effective communication contribute to managing supplier issues?

<p>By preventing supply chain disruptions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benefit of effective communication in managing supplier issues?

<p>Reduced risk of misunderstandings and errors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider additional costs when determining the 'price' of a goods or service?

<p>To calculate the total cost of procurement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does effective communication contribute to managing supplier issues?

<p>It improves supplier relationship and reduces misunderstandings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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