CA3 quiz

Which of the following BEST describes the benefit of "Better Information & Reduced Uncertainty" in a B2B relationship?

• Companies avoid collaboration to reduce risk

• Shared data and timelines lead to faster, more accurate decisions

• Teams operate independently with minmal communication

• Customers demand more frequent audits

What is a sign that a customer has reduced protective measures in a trusting B2B relationship?

• They require more signatures for approvals

• They increase audits and inspections

• They stop using backup suppliers and simplify approval processes

• They request more backup documentation before every meeting

Which of the following BEST illustrates the elimination of duplicated processes in B2B collaboration?

• Each department manages its own spreadsheets separately

• Both companies require the same report to be submitted twice

• Partners use a shared system for ordering and tracking goods

• Customers are asked to double-confirm every transaction

How does a better flow of supplies improve B2B operations?

• Increases need for manual tracking

• Adds more steps to the process

• Ensures timely, automated, and routine deliveries

• Requires more frequent in-person meetings

What is a key sign of tighter quality control between trusted B2B partners?

• Increased inspections and audits

• The supplier delivers without knowledge of expectations

• Customers are required to test every batch

• The partner consistently meets expected standards without micromanagement.

Why does supply chain efficiency improve in a trusted B2B relationship?

• Certified suppliers reduce defects and smooth logistics

• Every product is double-checked before shipment

• Delivery teams operate independently with little coordination

• Partners cut corners to save time

How does involving suppliers early in the product design phase reduce costs?

• It increases the complexity of collaboration

• It allows cheaper, practical solutions to be created upfront

• It delays production timelines

• It reduces transparency during development

Cost sharing in R&D between B2B partners allows them to:

• Share risks and rewards of innovation

• Reduce product quality to save money

• Keep all innovations secret

• Avoid testing new ideas

Which of the following is a benefit of reduced sourcing and business development costs?

• Constant need to trial new vendors

• Relying on trusted partners reduces time spent sourcing

• Wasting time on auditions and tests

• Repeating the same supplier research every year

How does reduced uncertainty benefit both partners in a B2B relationship

• It builds confidence, reduces errors, and speeds up execution

• It increases the need for legal contracts

• It allows decisions to be delayed until more data is available

• It forces each party to invest in protective software tools