What are the five activities of the SCOR model? - Answers plan, source, make, deliver, return
Which of the following is a "right" in the less formal definitions of purchasing? - Answers
Obtaining the right material; In the right quantity; At the right time; For delivery to the right place;
All of the above
During WWII, ________ increased the emphasis on purchasing. - Answers Materials Shortages
Purchasing savings can have a huge impact on the firm's profit leverage. - Answers True
During which era did outsourcing make purchasing strategic? - Answers Strategic Era
The strategic sourcing matrix: - Answers Is used to segment purchases; Is widely used in
practice; Considers the importance of the category and the complexity of the market to classify
purchases; All of the above
Leverage purchases: - Answers A buyer's dream; Your best opportunity to really save money;
Only B and C
Bottleneck buys: - Answers Are difficult to manage because there are few options.
A purchase where there are a large number of competitive suppliers and you buy a fairly large
amount relative to the market would most likely be classified as: - Answers Leverage
Critical items (on the strategic sourcing matrix) are: - Answers Also called strategic items
Which of the following is not a step in the strategic sourcing process? - Answers Plan
Supplier segmentation using the strategic sourcing matrix occurs during which step of the
strategic sourcing process? - Answers Analyze
During which step of the strategic sourcing process would you identify potential suppliers? -
Answers Source
When it comes to negotiations, it is important to know that: - Answers Knowledge is power
during which step of the strategic sourcing process do you actually purchase items you have
contracted for? - Answers Procure
A strategic alliance is most likely in which spend category? - Answers Critical
Reasons for early supplier involvement is: - Answers To utilize the supplier's innovative ideas;
Because the most cost and functionality is determined during design; Only B and C
Potential supplier contributions from ESI include: - Answers Providing feedback on feasibility of
materials and processes; Suggest alternatives; Improve cost; Improve lead time; All of the above