CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply L4M4 Question # 50 Topic 6 Discussion
L4M4 Exam Topic 6 Question 50 Discussion:
Question #: 50
Topic #: 6
When selecting a supplier on technical merit, its important that the supplier is a good 'functional fit' for the organisation. What is meant by 'functional fit'?
A.
the supplier is able to adhere to the same ethical standards
B.
the supplier is able to work at the same technical level as the buyer
C.
the supplier shares a common supply chain
D.
the supplier makes a similar profit to that of the buyer
The correct answer is 'the supplier is able to work at the same technical level as the buyer'. It's about being able to integrate the businesses together in terms of IT systems and such like.
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