ISM Supply Management Core Exam CORE Question # 3 Topic 1 Discussion

ISM Supply Management Core Exam CORE Question # 3 Topic 1 Discussion

CORE Exam Topic 1 Question 3 Discussion:
Question #: 3
Topic #: 1

A buying company concludes the request for proposal (RFP) process and signs a contract for its primary logistics provider. Company policy requires that the supply manager notify and debriefall unsuccessful bidders. During these debriefings, one of the bidders—Supplier X— states that it will offer a price discount lower than that of the successful bidder. Supplier X's proposal is very strong, and the firm has a track record of success with the buying company. Given this situation, which of the following is the BEST course of action for the supply manager to take?


A.

Escalate Supplier X's proposal to executive management


B.

Re-open the RFP for all suppliers to re-submit proposals


C.

Reject Supplier X's offer


D.

Withdraw the award from the selected bidder and re-award the contract to Supplier X


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