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Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) include items such as copywrite and trademarks. A buyer is considering entering into a partnership with their supplier to create a new product which will be released in two years' time. Should IPR be included into a contract between partners?
The correct answer is 'Yes- IPR is a valid concern for both parties but will survive the termination of the agreement' (p.112). See the section on 'Legal considerations' in chapter 2.4
In the Purchasing Portfolio Matrix, a leverage product is a product in a market where it is easy to switch suppliers and the quality is standardized. Is this TRUE or FALSE?
Leverage products are characterized by high spend and low complexity, giving buyers the ability to negotiate favorable terms due to supplier competition and standardization.
In Public Sector procurement a PIN is sent out to inform suppliers of an upcoming tender opportunity. What does PIN stand for?
A PIN is a 'prior information notice' -- it is sent out before the ITT to let suppliers know that an opportunity is coming up and they should look out for it. See p 72 ''supplier identification- public sector'' for more details.
Which of the following are features of a partnership sourcing relationship compared with a traditional adversarial relationship? Select TWO that apply.
Partnerships emphasize mutual goals such as quality improvement and long-term collaboration, contrasting with adversarial relationships that focus on cost and short-term gains.
Which of the following relationship types require the most investment from the buyer?
Partnerships require the most investment out of those listed. The only relationship type that requires more investment than Partnerships is Co-Destiny. See p.9 for more information on this
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