Which is a supplier category?

Question

Options

• ATechnical
• BCommodity
• CCustomer
• DResource

• A
  3% (2)
• B
  1% (1)
• C
  1% (1)
• D
  94% (64)

Explanation

In IT supplier management, suppliers are categorized based on the nature of what they provide and their strategic relationship with the organization. 'Resource' is a recognized supplier category - these are suppliers who provide resources such as hardware, software components, facilities, or staff that the IT organization depends on to deliver its services. 'Technical' (A) is not a standard supplier category. 'Customer' (C) is the opposite role - customers consume services, they are not suppliers. 'Commodity' (B) refers more to a market characteristic (undifferentiated, interchangeable goods) than a formal supplier relationship category. Understanding supplier categories helps IT organizations apply the right level of governance, risk assessment, and contract management to each type of supplier relationship.

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