ISM INTE Exam - Topic 4 Question 35 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISM's INTE exam

Question #: 35
Topic #: 4

A company that manufactures rubber balls wishes to discontinue production and move into the golf ball industry. Consider the following steps in the disposition of the current inventory of rubber balls:

I . Dispose of the rubber balls per local regulations

II . Sell the rubber balls on the open market

III . Grind up the rubber balls and donate the material for a playground in the community

IV . Work with engineering to determine if the rubber can be used in the new golf ball line

In order to maximize recovery of its investment, which of the following is the BEST order for the application of these steps (from first to last)?

AII, I, II, IV

BII, IV, I, III

CIV, I, II, III

DI, III, II

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Suggested Answer: B

The best order maximizes recovery by first selling the rubber balls, exploring alternative uses of the material, complying with disposal regulations, and donating the residual material. This approach considers potential revenue, sustainability, and community support. Reference: Bowersox, D. J., Closs, D. J., & Cooper, M. B. (2013). Supply Chain Logistics Management.

by Frederica at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Gearldine

19 days ago

But we could maximize profit with option A. Selling first is key!

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Dannie

25 days ago

I feel like we should just dispose of them properly. Option D seems safe.

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Crista

30 days ago

I agree, but I’m leaning towards option C. Engineering should come first.

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Daniela

1 month ago

I think option B makes the most sense. Sell first, then see if we can use the rubber.

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Annabelle

1 month ago

Local regulations should definitely come first, no question about it.

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Jerrod

2 months ago

Wait, grinding them up? That seems like a waste of good product!

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Yolande

2 months ago

Donating for a playground sounds great, but is it really practical?

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Lynette

2 months ago

I think they should check if the rubber can be reused before anything else.

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Celia

2 months ago

Selling the balls first makes sense!

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Christiane

2 months ago

Option C is the way to go. "Work with engineering to determine if the rubber can be used in the new golf ball line" - that's the smart move, like turning lemons into golf balls!

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Lisbeth

2 months ago

Option B is the best choice. "Grind up the rubber balls and donate the material for a playground in the community" - that's a great way to recycle and give back!

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Jody

3 months ago

Option D is the worst choice. Donating the ground-up material before even trying to sell the balls or use them in the new line? That's just wasteful.

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Virgie

3 months ago

Option A is the way to go. Sell the rubber balls, then dispose of the leftovers, and finally see if the material can be used for the new product.

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Troy

3 months ago

I'd go with option C. Determining if the rubber can be used in the new golf balls is the most important step, and should be done first.

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Rhea

4 months ago

Option B seems the most logical. Selling the rubber balls first to recoup some investment, then exploring if they can be used in the new golf ball line, and finally disposing of the remaining inventory.

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Deonna

4 months ago

I remember discussing the importance of following regulations first, but I wonder if that applies here since we want to maximize recovery.

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Melodie

4 months ago

I feel like we should check if the rubber can be used in the new golf ball line first, but I can't recall if that was the best approach in similar questions.

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Daniel

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember a practice question where we prioritized recycling options. Maybe grinding them up for donation could come later?

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Truman

4 months ago

I think selling the rubber balls on the open market should be the first step since it could recover the most investment.

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Willow

4 months ago

I'm a little confused by this question. There are a lot of different steps to consider, and I'm not sure which one is the most important. I think I'm going to have to do some more research on the golf ball industry and the local regulations before I can make a decision.

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Dyan

5 months ago

This is a tough one, but I'm feeling pretty confident about my approach. I'm going to start by working with engineering to see if the rubber can be used in the new golf ball line. That seems like the best way to get the most value out of the current inventory.

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Mattie

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got it. The key is to maximize the recovery of the investment, so I'm going to go with option B. Sell the rubber balls first, then see if the engineering team can use the material, and then dispose of what's left.

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Tamar

5 months ago

Hmm, this seems tricky. I'm going to have to read through the steps a few times to make sure I understand them all. I think I have an idea, but I want to double-check before I commit to an answer.

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Glory

5 months ago

I'm not sure about this one. There are a lot of steps to consider, and I'm not sure which order would be the best. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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