See the answer in explanation. Explanation: 14001 set out as international standards for an environmental management system.
Question 2
KPI should be written to match which area of an organization?
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See the answer in explanation. Explanation: Key performance indicator (KPI) is another method of monitoring how a supplier is delivering on a contract. When creating KPIs to manage suppliers and their contracts the areas monitored should be related to the organization's overall strategy that is where organization's success will be measured.
Question 3
Research the ethical standard or accreditation of an industry with which you are familiar.
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See the answer in explanation. Explanation: If a supplier is accredited or is a member of an association that promotes good ethical conduct, a statement to this effect is likely to be featured on its company documentation. This could be in a form of letters after the organization name or the authorized use of logo. Accreditation information should be verified by procurement professionals either asking organiza-tion for certification to prove membership or accreditation or checking on a professional register. Below are associated bodies that form some industries. 1. ISO 14001 - for quality management 2. CIPS - for procurement and Supply 3. Red Tractor - NGO Registered in the UK, promoting human right 4. Amnesty International - human right 5. Carbon Trust - For Carbon neutral status. * Refer to the question column for response
Question 4
What is PQQ and what does it include?
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See the answer in explanation. Explanation: Pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) is often standard forms that buyers send to po-tential suppliers. The purpose is to ensure that these potential suppliers could, if they win the contract, supply the product or service to the standard required. PQQ includes requesting details from the potential suppliers on the following information 1. Company Details 2. Environment policies 3. Trading history 4. Ethical policies 5. Financial information 6. Health and safety policies 7. Quality standards 8. References 9. Insurance.
Question 5
What are the reasons that a contract can legally be terminated?
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See the answer in explanation. Explanation: A contract is written or verbal agreement, made between two or more parties that are legally en-forceable. For a contract to be legally binding it must include intention of parties entering into the contracts. All parties must have the capacity to contract or be contracted. They must be of a sound mind, there should be a promise (offer) for performance from the other party and an exchange (consideration) of one thing for another within an agreement for contract to be binding, there must be an acceptance of the offeror's offer by the offeree. There are many reasons contract can legally be terminated, including non-performance by one or both parties, a significant change in the requirement. There are several reasons contract can legally be terminated, including non-performance by one or both parties; breach of material, failure to meet service level agreement, ethical breaches, a significant change in the requirement of either party caused by ethical change in the market, change in Demand, obsolescence, contract completion. The procurement professionals should get an exit strategy that should encourage a stress free disengagement should incase there are no profitable reason to continue with the contract. * Refer to the question column for response