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CPIM Strategic Management of resources Questions 76–80 (page: 17)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

Supplier Relationship Managements MOST important intent is to what?

  1. Reduce Unnecessary Inventory
  2. Quicker Lead Time
  3. Higher Quality
  4. Reduce Material Cost

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Supplier Relationship Managements MOST important intent is to reduce inventory. By reducing unneeded inventory can have quicker lead times and lower material costs.



Sub-contracting is normally planned by whom?

  1. Executive Management
  2. MPS Planner
  3. Operations Director
  4. Marketing Manager

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Sub-contracting is normally planned by the MPS planner



Which of the following are differences from conventional strategic logic and value innovation?
I) Value innovation build on strengths and weaknesses compared to competitors to build a strategic advantage
II) Value innovators ask what if we start a new
III) Value innovators tackle reducing material costs first

  1. II & III Only
  2. I & III Only
  3. I & II Only
  4. I, II, & III

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The following are differences from conventional strategic logic and value innovation
1. Value innovation build on strengths and weaknesses compared to competitors to build a strategic advantage
2. Value innovators ask what if we start a new Neither tackle material costs first.



Using the following information calculate the average return on investment Purchase Price = $50,000
Life span of new machine = 7 years
Annual earnings before depreciation and tax = 20,000

  1. 450%
  2. 40%
  3. 250%
  4. 70%

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Average Return on investment = annual net income * 100/ Initial cash investment=(20000*100)/50000= 40%



What is a tool to ensure that each component of work is assigned to a responsible person?

  1. Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)
  2. Work Breakdown Structure
  3. Statement of Work
  4. Project Schedule

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

A responsibility assignment matrix ensures that each component of work is assigned to a responsible person



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