CCM Strategic Procurement and Vendor Management 3

Question 1

A supplier scorecard tracks delivery, quality, and cost performance. Which metric best captures a supplier's responsiveness to problem resolution?

Accepted Answer

Mean time to corrective action (MTCA)

Answer

MTCA measures how quickly a supplier identifies and resolves issues, directly reflecting their responsiveness and commitment to the relationship.

Question 2

Under the Kraljic Matrix, how should a procurement manager treat 'bottleneck' items?

Accepted Answer

Secure supply continuity even at premium cost

Answer

Bottleneck items have high supply risk but low profit impact, so ensuring reliable supply—even at higher cost—takes priority over price optimization.

Question 3

A request for proposal (RFP) differs from a request for quotation (RFQ) primarily because an RFP:

Accepted Answer

Invites suppliers to propose solutions and approaches, not just prices

Answer

An RFP solicits supplier solutions, methodologies, and value propositions, making it suitable for complex or service-based procurements where approach matters.

Question 4

Supplier development programs are most justified when a company relies on a critical supplier that:

Accepted Answer

Lacks capability but is strategically important and difficult to replace

Answer

Investing in supplier development is rational when a strategically vital supplier has performance gaps that pose risks and alternative sources are limited.

Question 5

Which contract type places the greatest financial risk on the buyer in a procurement context?

Accepted Answer

Cost-plus-percentage-of-cost contract

Answer

A cost-plus-percentage-of-cost contract gives the seller no incentive to control costs since their fee increases as costs rise, maximizing buyer risk.

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CCM Strategic Procurement and Vendor Management 3