L4M2 CIPS Exam Lab Questions

Detailed Explanation:Acceptance testing verifies that the supplied product meets the buyer’s specification before it is formally accepted. This type of testing typically occurs during delivery or installation phases. Reference: CIPS Level 4, Quality Assurance in Procurement.

Detailed Explanation:

A (Customer payment upon purchase): Immediate payments improve cash flow.

D (Loan): Loans provide cash inflow, though they may increase liabilities.Options like supplier payment on receipt (C) negatively impact cash flow, and sales promotions (B) may increase expenses. Reference: CIPS Level 4, Financial Management in Procurement.

Explanation

Value engineering is often applied to new products or services. Early supplier involvement (ESI) is the involvement of a supplier in the product development process from a very stage in order to use the supplier's experience and expertise. ESI can bring cost reduction opportunities, process improvements, supply chain improvements and reduce supply risk. Both processes focus on development of new product or service. They tend to work the best if they are used together.

LO 3, AC 3.1 & AC 3.4