問題1
JKL, Inc. outsources its event services for large group training sessions and annual meetings. The contract requires the supplier to report program metrics, including cost savings. The savings method employed compares the hotel's initial bid to the final negotiated price. The first report shows significant hard savings on the average nightly rate for hotel rooms. JKL's category manager would like to claim the hard savings. Which of the following BEST describes why the finance department should deny this request?
JKL, Inc. outsources its event services for large group training sessions and annual meetings. The contract requires the supplier to report program metrics, including cost savings. The savings method employed compares the hotel's initial bid to the final negotiated price. The first report shows significant hard savings on the average nightly rate for hotel rooms. JKL's category manager would like to claim the hard savings. Which of the following BEST describes why the finance department should deny this request?
正確答案: C
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問題2
A manufacturing company signs a cost-reimbursable contract with a new customer that needs a large volume of its product manufactured in a short period of time. The product is difficult and time consuming to fabricate.
The contract provides generous flexibility for cost but has severe consequences if the deadline is missed. To ensure the timely completion of the contract, the manufacturer plans to negotiate with a lower-tier supplier for a critical sub-component.
Given this situation, which of the following negotiation objectives is MOST closely aligned with the interests of the manufacturing firm?
A manufacturing company signs a cost-reimbursable contract with a new customer that needs a large volume of its product manufactured in a short period of time. The product is difficult and time consuming to fabricate.
The contract provides generous flexibility for cost but has severe consequences if the deadline is missed. To ensure the timely completion of the contract, the manufacturer plans to negotiate with a lower-tier supplier for a critical sub-component.
Given this situation, which of the following negotiation objectives is MOST closely aligned with the interests of the manufacturing firm?
正確答案: B
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問題3
A firm issues an RFQ for specialty electronics to be used within a new product line. Internal needs are assessed and specifications are prepared by engineering. The bid is sent to five current suppliers, all of whom are familiar with the firm's supply chain. However, only two of these suppliers respond, and their quotes are much higher than expected. Which of the following is the MOST likely explanation for what occurred?
A firm issues an RFQ for specialty electronics to be used within a new product line. Internal needs are assessed and specifications are prepared by engineering. The bid is sent to five current suppliers, all of whom are familiar with the firm's supply chain. However, only two of these suppliers respond, and their quotes are much higher than expected. Which of the following is the MOST likely explanation for what occurred?
正確答案: C
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問題4
EFG uses specialized components from Supplier A in the manufacture of state-of-the-art testing equipment.
Supplier A has been very successful in meeting EFG's stringent quality specifications, which has been critical for EFG.
EFG learns that Supplier A plans to acquire a smaller firm which makes components similar to those under contract with EFG. EFG is concerned that the supplier may transfer its contract to the new subsidiary, leading to compromises in quality. Given this situation, which of the following is the BEST course of action for EFG to take?
EFG uses specialized components from Supplier A in the manufacture of state-of-the-art testing equipment.
Supplier A has been very successful in meeting EFG's stringent quality specifications, which has been critical for EFG.
EFG learns that Supplier A plans to acquire a smaller firm which makes components similar to those under contract with EFG. EFG is concerned that the supplier may transfer its contract to the new subsidiary, leading to compromises in quality. Given this situation, which of the following is the BEST course of action for EFG to take?
正確答案: D
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問題5
A company's major supplier of sub-assemblies provides excellent quality and reasonable costs. However, shipping delays and damage in transit make this supplier less reliable than desired. The supply manager would like to retain this supplier if possible, but is concerned about the reliability issues. Given this situation, which of the following is the BEST course of action for the supply manager to take?
A company's major supplier of sub-assemblies provides excellent quality and reasonable costs. However, shipping delays and damage in transit make this supplier less reliable than desired. The supply manager would like to retain this supplier if possible, but is concerned about the reliability issues. Given this situation, which of the following is the BEST course of action for the supply manager to take?
正確答案: B
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問題6
A software design firm has traditionally done most of its work in-house, including support services and distribution management. The firm is planning a large expansion, and is evaluating how the various departments can support It. The chief executive officer (CEO) recommends concentrating on core competencies to increase the firm's agility and emphasize what differentiates them from competitors. Which of the following is the BEST way supply management can support this recommendation?
A software design firm has traditionally done most of its work in-house, including support services and distribution management. The firm is planning a large expansion, and is evaluating how the various departments can support It. The chief executive officer (CEO) recommends concentrating on core competencies to increase the firm's agility and emphasize what differentiates them from competitors. Which of the following is the BEST way supply management can support this recommendation?
正確答案: B
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問題7
Planning and negotiating a contract while considering its impact on a supplier is an example of which of the following?
Planning and negotiating a contract while considering its impact on a supplier is an example of which of the following?
正確答案: A
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問題8
The supply manager for TUV Inc. is planning for negotiations with a supplier of software critical to TUV's order processing system. The supplier informs the supply manager that support for this software will soon be dropped. Upgrading to a newer version will be cost prohibitive for TUV. Given this situation, which of the following is the BEST course of action for TUV's supply manager to take prior to negotiations?
The supply manager for TUV Inc. is planning for negotiations with a supplier of software critical to TUV's order processing system. The supplier informs the supply manager that support for this software will soon be dropped. Upgrading to a newer version will be cost prohibitive for TUV. Given this situation, which of the following is the BEST course of action for TUV's supply manager to take prior to negotiations?
正確答案: A
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問題9
A supply manager for DEF Inc. meets with the firm's operations team to discuss the requirements for a new piece of equipment. The team establishes the specifications, and the supply manager begins contacting suppliers. The supply manager finds that almost everything specified is outside the normal features of the equipment and will require custom modifications. These modifications will raise the cost to 2.5 times the amount budgeted. In this situation, which of the following should the supply manager do?
A supply manager for DEF Inc. meets with the firm's operations team to discuss the requirements for a new piece of equipment. The team establishes the specifications, and the supply manager begins contacting suppliers. The supply manager finds that almost everything specified is outside the normal features of the equipment and will require custom modifications. These modifications will raise the cost to 2.5 times the amount budgeted. In this situation, which of the following should the supply manager do?
正確答案: D
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問題10
A supply manager is preparing the department's budget for the next year. Which of the following is the FIRST step in this process?
A supply manager is preparing the department's budget for the next year. Which of the following is the FIRST step in this process?
正確答案: B
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問題11
The procurement team for a construction firm is tasked with identifying a new supplier of small construction tools. The tools will be subject to heavy usage, and the firm wants the team to focus not only on costs but also service, to ensure the items can be repaired or replaced quickly. However, the firm does not want to invest in any specialized service, and the tools do not represent a strategic advantage to the firm. Based on this information, which of the following kinds of partnerships should the procurement team pursue with the supplier?
The procurement team for a construction firm is tasked with identifying a new supplier of small construction tools. The tools will be subject to heavy usage, and the firm wants the team to focus not only on costs but also service, to ensure the items can be repaired or replaced quickly. However, the firm does not want to invest in any specialized service, and the tools do not represent a strategic advantage to the firm. Based on this information, which of the following kinds of partnerships should the procurement team pursue with the supplier?
正確答案: B
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問題12
CDE, Inc. contracts with a supplier for the fabrication of trade show booths and displays. The contract is on a cost-plus fixed fee (CPFF) basis, with the supplier's agreed-upon fee set at $15,000 and the estimated allowable cost of materials set at $20,000, for a total of $35,000. The supplier is able to bring down total material costs to $18,500. Given this situation, how much can the supplier bill CDE for the project?
CDE, Inc. contracts with a supplier for the fabrication of trade show booths and displays. The contract is on a cost-plus fixed fee (CPFF) basis, with the supplier's agreed-upon fee set at $15,000 and the estimated allowable cost of materials set at $20,000, for a total of $35,000. The supplier is able to bring down total material costs to $18,500. Given this situation, how much can the supplier bill CDE for the project?
正確答案: B
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