APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 396

An effective supplier relationship management (SRM) program selects a supplier based on the supplier's:

Answer options

• A. status as a Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier.
• B. interdependence with the company.
• C. ability to bring in additional suppliers.
• D. level of influence over the performance of the supply chain.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because the level of influence a supplier has over supply chain performance is critical for effective SRM. Options A, B, and C, while relevant to supplier evaluation, do not directly address the supplier's impact on overall supply chain effectiveness.