Q: 4
A company has recently implemented a vendor-managed inventory (VMI) program with several key
suppliers but quality issues are disrupting production. Which of the following actions would be more
effective in dealing with these issues?
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Discussion
Makes sense to go with B for this one.
I don't think it's A or D since those just respond to effects, not root cause. B (supplier certification) is proactive and pushes suppliers to meet standards upfront, which actually prevents issues. C only catches problems after they've arrived. Pretty sure B is what exam guides recommend for VMI settings, but open to discussion if anyone disagrees.
Its B
Ugh, classic APICS with the tricky wording. B
Maybe B makes the most sense. Supplier certification deals with the root cause, not just symptoms like C or D. Charging back (D) might hurt the supplier relationship but doesn't fix quality long term. I think exam questions want B for VMI situations, though open if someone thinks otherwise.
My vote is B here. Certification programs push suppliers to meet standards from the outset, which helps avoid recurring quality headaches. A and C just catch errors after they happen, so less effective overall. Not 100% but most supply chain docs treat B as the proactive move if you want real change. Disagree?
B tbh, had exactly this question in my exam. Supplier certification is proactive and drives suppliers to meet quality from the start, rather than just catching issues later like inspections would. It sets up a better long-term fix imo.
Why isn't C a better pick if the disruption is the main concern instead of long-term supplier quality?
Its B. Supplier certification deals with prevention, not just detecting problems later. Pretty sure that's what APICS is looking for here.
C tbh
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