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The procurement team at Grape Juice Limited often use a weighted point system when ap-praising potential suppliers. What is a disadvantage of using a weighted point system?
Weighted points systems can be time consuming to create. They're very transparent and allow for objective grading of supplier bids (so these answers are incorrect). They are not easy to manipulate and this is an advantage of using them.
Polygon Incorporated is a new company in the mining industry, which often gets bad press due to issues of sustainability. Which of the following should Polygon Incorporated consider when developing sustainable business practices?
The three pillars of sustainability are profit, people and planet. This may also be referred to as social, economic and environmental.
The sourcing process is considered to include the initial stages of the generic procurement cycle, up to the stage where the contract is awarded to the successful bidder. The stages in the sourcing process may include ...
In the sourcing process, obtaining necessary approvals (such as drawings for the invitation to tender) is critical to ensure clarity and readiness before engaging with suppliers. Responsible sourcing emphasizes structured preparation, ensuring compliance and accuracy in supplier expectations.
Which of the following is a regulatory body which protects the rights of workers?
ILO = the International Labour Organisation.
ISO is the International Standardisation Organisation- they also come up in this exam.
Fair Trade is about paying suppliers properly.
WWF is the World Wildlife Foundation, or if you watched wrestling in the 90s, the original WWE. You do not need to know about wildlife or wrestling for this exam.
Many organisations prefer a multi-sourcing approach because of the advantages it provides. Which of the following might be an advantage of multi-sourcing?
Multi-sourcing allows organisations to diversify their supply base, providing flexibility, and reducing risk by having multiple suppliers. It is an effective strategy to prevent over-dependence on a single source and allows for competition among suppliers, promoting quality and ethical standards in the supply chain.
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