The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated by dividing current assets by current liabilities. In this case:
Current Assets = $300
Current Liabilities = $150
Current Ratio = 300 ÷ 150 = 2.0
This indicates that the supplier has twice as many current assets as current liabilities, suggesting good short- term financial health.
Reference:
CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply, L4M4 Study Guide, Section 2.3: Financial Appraisal of Suppliers

The three pillars of sustainability are profit, people and planet. This may also be referred to as social, economic and environmental.

Technical capability focuses on the capacity to meet specification, volume, and reliability (including contingency). While maintenance is relevant, the clearest indicator among these options is the proven ability to deliver required quantities and hold contingency stock. Financial gearing and reputational associations are separate selection dimensions (financial/ethical).
Reference: CIPS L4M4 Study Guide (v2): LO "Implementation" - supplier selection criteria (technical capability, capacity, quality, ethical credentials).

The lowest risk to the buyer is 'delivered duty paid'. This is because the supplier does all the work transporting the items to the buyer's premises. Incoterms_2020_chart | Intersped

Outsourcing critical functions like cybersecurity can lead to a loss of in-house expertise, which is a strategic cost. This loss may impact the organization's ability to respond swiftly to security threats, innovate, and maintain control over sensitive operations. Retaining core competencies is vital for sustaining competitive advantage and ensuring long-term resilience.
Exact Extract from Study Guide:
"Outsourcing core activities risks - loss of in-house skill, loss of key staff to competitors, risk that supplier cannot be found, loss of control over operating activities, risk of loss of control over confidential information
/IP.