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Which of the following should be assessed in supplier proposals to check compliance with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards? Select THREE that apply.
Employee working conditions, a code of ethics, and a carbon emissions policy are all indicative of a supplier's commitment to ESG standards. Assessing these factors aligns with responsible sourcing practices, which prioritize sustainability and ethical considerations.
GDP is an economic index that a procurement professional can use to measure economic dat
a. What does GDP tell you?
GDP = gross domestic product = 'the monetary value of goods and services manufactured or sup-plied in a financial period'. People use it to say whether a country's economy is strong or weak.
Stock markets look at the value of public limited companies within a country.
Commodity indices look at the value of commodities such as steel, oil and wheat at a point in time
Average changes in price over a year can be measured by CPI or PPI
Which of the following are considerations when evaluating quality as a criterion for supplier selection? Select TWO that apply.
Total Quality Management (TQM) practices and ISO 9001 certification are indicators of a supplier's commitment to quality. Responsible sourcing evaluates these factors to ensure suppliers meet high-quality standards and continuous improvement expectations.
Philip is a procurement manager at XYZ Company which imports raw materials from abroad. Sup-pliers provide quotes to Philip in their local currency. Is this the best way to reduce the risk to XYZ Company of currency fluctuations?
The correct answer is 'no- quoting in the supplier's currency increases the risk for the buyer'. This questions comes up in a variety of formats in the exam. Remember; if the price is in your own currency (most examples in the exam are given in ) there is less risk than if the prices are quoted in a foreign currency. This is because exchange rates fluctuate; if the price is in you always know what you're paying, if it's in another currency the price can change daily depending on if the exchange rate compared to has gone up or down.
What information would you expect to find on a supplier's response to a 'Request for Information'? Select TWO
A RFI typically finds the following information from potential suppliers; ethical and sustainability policies and their capacity / capability to fulfil a contract. It could also include financial position, mission and vision.
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