Question: 1
Togo Bongos is a manufacturer of percussion instruments, in particular of bongo drums. It requires electricity to run its factories and this is a major factor of cost impact. There are lots of suppliers of electricity in the market and there is no switching costs if Togo Bongos wanted to switch suppliers. What type of supplier is Togo Bongo's electricity supplier?
Question: 2
Tim manages the procurement department at a large retailer. He wants to ensure that his team are achieving value for money in their procurement activities. Which of the following should Tim set up?
Question: 3
A restricted market is a market where there are only a small number of capable and competent suppliers. Which of the following is not a reason for a marketplace to be restricted?
Question: 4
Janet runs a factory which produces 1 million bread rolls every day. It requires a large amount of flour, and for this to be delivered regularly- in time with manufacturing operations. There are very few suppliers in the market place that can deliver the quality of flour Janet requires in the quantities required. Janet has just established a contract with Friendly Flour Limited - what type of supplier is Friendly Flour Limited to Janet?
Question: 5
The procurement department is sourcing new uniforms for its housekeeping team. Although the housekeeping team in itself doesn't hold a lot of power within the business, they have a high interest in the activity as it will be them who is wearing the items. When designing the specification, how should the procurement department manage the housekeeping team?
