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A supply manager Is evaluating bids for a new delivery van. Supplier J, which has provided similar equipment in the past, quotes a price of $50,000. Supplier K quotes a price of $52,500, but Includes an offer to buy back the van at the end of five years for $3,000. Both suppliers' bids meet specifications and delivery requirements.
At a 10% opportunity cost of capital, and with the 5-year present value of $1 at $.62, which supplier should the supply manager choose, and why?

• A.Supplier K, to save money over the van's life cycle
• B.Supplier K, as the firm will save $500
• C.Supplier J, based on prior satisfactory performance
• D.Supplier J, as it provides the best value

A large manufacturing organization has a policy of awarding contracts to a single source based on bids for requirements over a specified time period. Some of the parts sourced are readily available from many suppliers, and the organization's supply management team recommends choosing a few of these parts for a trial project to determine the effectiveness of multiple sourcing. The MOST likely advantage of the multiple sourcing arrangement will be

• A.the improvement of product quality
• B.the ability to test new suppliers with little risk
• C.improved production scheduling accuracy
• D.enhanced standardization programs

When evaluating bids, the MOST critical aspect Is ensuring the quote meets the solicitation's

• A.specifications
• B.technical capabilities
• C.terms and conditions
• D.quality requirements

A supply manager concludes that the best source for a critical component is a manufacturer located in an overseas country. The supplier's pricing and reputation are excellent, but it is in an area that Is politically and economically unstable. The supply manager has no experience in this country, but needs to build a relationship with the supplier. Given this situation, which of the following will be MOST helpful in the long-term?

• A.A clause in the contract stating that the buyer's language will serve as the lingua franca
• B.The establishment of an international supply management office
• C.A secure EDI system established with the overseas supplier
• D.The employment of a trading agent to facilitate transactions

A firm has repeatedly experienced communication problems with three crucial suppliers. The firm's supply manager concludes that many of these problems are the result of not having regular business reviews with these suppliers. However, all three suppliers have indicated that they do not see the value in regular business reviews. Given this situation, which of the following is the BEST course of action for the supplier manager to take?

• A.Advise the suppliers that failure to meet for the reviews will result in payments being suspended
• B.Advise the suppliers that their performance is not acceptable, and that they must improve or face further penalties
• C.Contact the CEO of each supplier and request that they encourage the firm to participate in the business reviews
• D.Develop a specific agenda for the suppliers that identifies items to address and accomplish during the business review