CPP Supplier Relationship Management 2

Question 1

Which metric best measures a supplier's ability to deliver goods without defects over time?

Accepted Answer

Defect parts per million (DPPM)

Answer

Defect parts per million (DPPM) directly quantifies the frequency of defective units in a supplier's output, making it the primary quality metric.

Question 2

A buying organization shares its 12-month demand forecast with a key supplier so the supplier can plan capacity. This practice is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Collaborative planning and forecasting

Answer

Collaborative planning and forecasting involves sharing demand data between buyer and supplier to align production capacity and reduce supply chain uncertainty.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a supplier corrective action request (SCAR)?

Accepted Answer

To formally require a supplier to identify and fix the root cause of a nonconformance

Answer

A SCAR formally obligates the supplier to investigate root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of a nonconformance.

Question 4

During a supplier business review, which framework helps categorize improvement opportunities by separating vital few issues from trivial many?

Accepted Answer

Pareto analysis

Answer

Pareto analysis (80/20 rule) identifies the small number of issues that cause the majority of problems, guiding prioritization of improvement efforts.

Question 5

A company reduces its supplier base from 200 to 50 vendors. The primary strategic goal of this initiative is to:

Accepted Answer

Deepen relationships and leverage with fewer, higher-quality suppliers

Answer

Supplier rationalization consolidates spend with fewer suppliers to build stronger partnerships, improve quality, and increase purchasing leverage.

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CPP Supplier Relationship Management 2