최신 CORe 무료덤프 - ISM Supply Management Core
A supply manager is developing a request for proposal (RFP) for travel agency services. The firm's travel manager has a short list of requirements that have served the company well in the past. However, the vice president (VP) of sales wants frequent fliers from the sales team to be given special status. The travel manager is concerned these additional requirements will limit competition and result in a less favorable deal. In which of the following ways can the supply manager BEST resolve this situation?
정답: C
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A company that wants to add value to its operations should work with its suppliers on which of the following?
정답: D
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A supply manager issues a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for software development services. Two suppliers respond to the solicitation, and both suppliers' quotes are well above the target range. In this situation, which of the following is the FIRST course of action the supply manager should take?
정답: D
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A supply manager for JKL, Inc. finds a potential new supplier for an item included In a finished product.
Quality and service are comparable to those of the current supplier, and the new supplier's cost per unit is $.03 lower than that of the current supplier. Making the transition to the new supplier will require changes to operations costing approximately $12,000. How many units would JKL need to buy in order to justify changing suppliers?
Quality and service are comparable to those of the current supplier, and the new supplier's cost per unit is $.03 lower than that of the current supplier. Making the transition to the new supplier will require changes to operations costing approximately $12,000. How many units would JKL need to buy in order to justify changing suppliers?
정답: B
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A firm has over 1000 active suppliers within its database. The company wants to begin the practice of regular business reviews with suppliers. Of the following, the BEST method for conducting reviews is to
정답: B
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A supply manager for TUV, Inc. contracts with a new supplier of a critical raw material. After receiving several shipments, TUV's manufacturing team finds too much variation in the material dimensions. A meeting is held between the engineering and quality staffs of both companies to discuss the situation. Which of the following should the supply manager do NEXT?
정답: D
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RST, Inc. is a global electronics manufacturer which has purchased electronic assemblies from Supplier X for many years. RST has experienced occasional quality problems with these assemblies, and these problems have caused significant delays in production. Because RST's senior management regards Supplier X as a loyal supplier, the firm has not looked to replace it. Nevertheless, RST's supply manager feels that Supplier X has become complacent in Its relationship with RST and is behind the market in important technological advances.
Which of the following should the supply manager do FIRST to convince RST's senior management to re-source the electronic assemblies?
Which of the following should the supply manager do FIRST to convince RST's senior management to re-source the electronic assemblies?
정답: D
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An audit identifies discrepancies in purchasing and payments within a specific division of a company. An investigation determines that a supply manager has been paying invoices for materials not yet received.
Though the firm has mechanisms in place to report any concerns, the supply manager was granted the authority to place orders, receive material, and pay invoices, and therefore none of the employees believed this was a reportable offense. This situation represents a failure of which of the following?
Though the firm has mechanisms in place to report any concerns, the supply manager was granted the authority to place orders, receive material, and pay invoices, and therefore none of the employees believed this was a reportable offense. This situation represents a failure of which of the following?
정답: D
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A buyer for ABC, Inc. meets with a sales representative from XYZ Company to discuss the purchase of a product. The sales representative provides documentation to the buyer that the product will meet or exceed the specifications required by ABC. Based on thi information, the buyer places an order with XYZ.
However, upon inspection of the received product, the buyer learns that it does not meet ABC's specifications and cannot be used for the intended purpose. Which of the following is TRUE in this situation?
However, upon inspection of the received product, the buyer learns that it does not meet ABC's specifications and cannot be used for the intended purpose. Which of the following is TRUE in this situation?
정답: A
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Which of the following BEST describes the strategic sourcing process?
정답: C
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A product is approaching end-of-life, and the firm is considering its various options. While long-term, ongoing conflicts have occurred between the current supplier and the buying organization, there are few other supply options available for this particular component. In this situation, which of the following is the BEST course of action for the firm to take to ensure continued supply?
정답: A
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A major supplier for JKL, Inc. has a production capacity of 100 units a month. For the last six months, however, the supplier's production rate has climbed to 105 units a month. JKL audits the supplier and takes note of the higher production rate. In this situation, which of the following would MOST likely be of concern to JKL?
정답: C
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Which of the following is the BEST reason for inviting suppliers to visit a buying organization's facilities to meet with the company's stakeholders?
정답: B
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Parts characterized by high cost/value and low technical complexity are categorized as
정답: A
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