APP Supplier Evaluation & Performance Management 3

Question 1

A Corrective Action Plan (CAP) in supplier management is typically initiated when:

Accepted Answer

A supplier consistently fails to meet established performance standards

Answer

A CAP is initiated when a supplier repeatedly fails to meet performance standards, requiring formal identification of root causes and implementation of specific improvements within defined timeframes.

Question 2

Which supplier evaluation method provides the most direct verification of a supplier's actual operational capabilities?

Accepted Answer

On-site facility audit

Answer

An on-site facility audit provides direct observation of a supplier's facilities, equipment, workforce, and processes, offering the most reliable and unfiltered assessment of actual capabilities.

Question 3

In quality management, PPM stands for:

Accepted Answer

Parts Per Million

Answer

PPM (Parts Per Million) expresses defect rates as the number of defective units per million produced, enabling standardized quality comparison across suppliers and industries.

Question 4

When a company relies on a single supplier for a critical component, the primary risk is:

Accepted Answer

Increased supply chain vulnerability if that supplier experiences disruption

Answer

Single-source dependency creates significant supply chain vulnerability because any supplier disruption—financial, operational, or disaster-related—can halt the buyer's own production or operations.

Question 5

Benchmarking in supplier evaluation is used primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Compare a supplier's performance against industry standards or best-in-class performers

Answer

Benchmarking compares a supplier's actual performance metrics against industry standards or best-in-class performers to identify performance gaps and set meaningful improvement targets.

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APP Supplier Evaluation & Performance Management 3