CPSP-K 2 REVISION QUESTIONS

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OF SMEs

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PROCUREMENT OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Explain the following terms as used in procurement of consultancy services.

  • Consultancy services (2 marks)
  • Selected consultant (2 marks)
  • Proposal (2 marks)
  • Terms of reference (2 marks)
  • Expression of interest (2 marks)

State the justification for use of request for proposals (4 marks)

Outline four contents of request for proposal (4 marks)

Briefly explain five methods applicable in selecting consultants (10 marks)

Expound on at least five types of consultancies (10 marks)

Cite five merits accruing to procurement consultants after forming an association for bidding purpose (5 marks)

List two roles of each of the stakeholders in procurement of consultancy services.

  1. Service provider (2 marks)
  2. Budget owner (2 marks)
  3. Project manager (2 marks)
  4. Procurement function (2 marks)
  5. User department (2 marks

PROCUREMENT COSTING AND BUDGETING

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PROCUREMENT AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT

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QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES

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CATEGORY MANAGEMENT

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  • Discussing category management concepts.
  • Discussing category expenditures.
  • Carry out discussions on enhancing skills for strategic acquisition.
  • Discussing skills enhancing the understanding of category data.
  • Discussing how to prepare for the sourcing process.
  • Identifying and discussing market factors.
  • Discussing planning preparation for make or buy decisions.
  • Discussing various routes to the market
  • Discussion on stakeholder involvement in category management
  • Discussing how to improve performance through mobilization, start up and transition.
  • Discussing contract management,
  • Discussing performance and risk management.
  • Discussion of the challenges and opportunities posed by the emerging issues and f trends in category management.