CIPS defines partnerships as collaborative, long-term relationships based on mutual trust, transparency, and shared objectives.
Key partnership characteristics include:
Information sharing
Joint problem-solving
Continuous improvement
Reduced reliance on inspection and adversarial control mechanisms
The other options reflect transactional or traditional relationships, focusing on cost, inspection, or sourcing flexibility rather than collaboration.
L4M6 Reference:
Learning Outcome 3: Understand approaches to managing supplier relationships
Topic: Partnerships vs traditional relationships
CIPS L4M6 Study Guide – Relationship types and behaviours
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