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ISM INTE Exam - Topic 1 Question 18 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISM's INTE exam
Question #: 18
Topic #: 1
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An engineering team requests assistance from a supply manager to resolve an issue related to a new product under development. The product is seasonal, and the organization has a short lead time to bring the product to market. Given this situation, which of the following is the BEST course of action for the supply manager to take7

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Suggested Answer: B

Given the short lead time and the need for rapid market entry, leveraging an existing strategic supplier's capabilities is optimal. This approach minimizes delays and leverages established relationships and processes, ensuring the product can be developed and delivered efficiently.


by Daniel at Nov 16, 2024, 02:23 PM

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Ressie
3 months ago
Selling the design (D) sounds like a last resort.
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Alyce
3 months ago
Not sure about C. RFI takes time we might not have.
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Karima
4 months ago
Surprised that in-sourcing (A) is even an option. Seems risky!
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Torie
4 months ago
Definitely agree with B! Quick turnaround is key here.
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My
4 months ago
I think option B is the best choice. Existing suppliers know the process.
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Rebbecca
4 months ago
Selling the product design seems risky; I don't recall any examples where that was the best option in our studies.
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Haley
4 months ago
This question reminds me of a practice scenario where we had to evaluate supplier capabilities. I think option B aligns well with that.
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Nan
5 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think in-sourcing might take too long given the short lead time.
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Queenie
5 months ago
I remember we discussed the importance of leveraging existing suppliers in class, so option B seems like a strong choice.
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Virgina
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. There are a few options presented, but I'm not sure which one is truly the "BEST" course of action. I think I'll need to re-read the details carefully and consider the pros and cons of each approach.
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Wilda
5 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The key here is finding a fast solution to get the product to market on time. Selling the product design to a third party doesn't seem like it would meet the organization's needs. I'm leaning towards investigating an existing strategic supplier.
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Desmond
5 months ago
Hmm, this is a tough one. I'm not sure if in-sourcing the manufacturing is the best approach given the time constraints. Maybe a request for information to identify potential suppliers could help us find the right partner quickly.
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Denise
5 months ago
This seems like a tricky question. I'll need to carefully consider the key details - the product is seasonal and the organization has a short lead time. I think investigating the capability of an existing strategic supplier could be a good option to explore quickly.
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Breana
1 year ago
Wait, we're not just going to 'buy one, get one free' this product, are we? That'd be a real 'seasonal' solution!
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Cherry
1 year ago
C: In-source product manufacturing
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Odette
1 year ago
B: Conduct a request for information to identify potential suppliers
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Jesusa
1 year ago
A: Investigate capability of an existing strategic supplier
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Samira
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe option C is the way to go. Conducting a request for information can help identify potential suppliers quickly.
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Sylvie
1 year ago
I agree with Nadine, investigating the capability of an existing strategic supplier makes sense.
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Dallas
1 year ago
Hmm, in-sourcing manufacturing (Option A) could work, but it might be a bit of a gamble. We'd need to move really fast to get set up in time.
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Theola
1 year ago
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Elenore
1 year ago
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Maryln
1 year ago
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Lashaun
1 year ago
I don't know, selling the product design to a third party (Option D) seems a bit risky. We might lose control over the product launch.
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Alethea
1 year ago
Conducting a request for information (Option C) seems like the best way to quickly identify potential suppliers. We can't afford to miss this seasonal window.
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Nidia
1 year ago
D: In-sourcing product manufacturing might take too long, we need to explore external options first.
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Abel
1 year ago
C: Investigating the capability of an existing strategic supplier could also be a good option to consider.
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Victor
1 year ago
B: We need to act fast to make sure we don't miss the seasonal window for this product.
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Emerson
1 year ago
A: I agree, conducting a request for information is the best way to find potential suppliers quickly.
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Ulysses
1 year ago
Option B seems like the way to go. Leveraging an existing strategic supplier could help us get the product to market faster.
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Annice
1 year ago
User 4: Let's go ahead and investigate the supplier's capability for this new product.
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Dyan
1 year ago
User 3: It would save us time and resources to work with a supplier we already trust.
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Arlene
1 year ago
User 2: We should definitely look into the capability of our existing strategic supplier.
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Jamey
1 year ago
User 1: I agree, option B seems like the best choice.
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Nadine
1 year ago
I think option B is the best course of action.
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