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ISM Exam INTE Topic 5 Question 25 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISM's INTE exam
Question #: 25
Topic #: 5
[All INTE Questions]

Through cycle counting, a supply manager learns that inventory inaccuracies are being caused by errors made when received goods are entered into the company's enterprise business system. Which of the following is the FIRST course of action the supply manager should take to reduce these inaccuracies?

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Suggested Answer: C

Forming a process improvement team using quality management techniques is the first course of action. This team can analyze the root causes of errors in data entry, using systematic methods to identify and eliminate inaccuracies, thereby improving the accuracy of inventory records.


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Tracie
15 days ago
Haha, this question reminds me of the time my boss tried to fix the inventory system by smashing the computer with a baseball bat. Option D is definitely the way to go!
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Willie
2 days ago
That's hilarious! Your boss must have been really frustrated. Option D does seem like a more practical solution.
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Nickole
22 days ago
Option D is the way to go. It's like fixing a leaky faucet - you need to find the source of the leak before you can stop it.
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Dominga
26 days ago
I think option D is the way to go. You need to understand the extent of the problem before you can start troubleshooting.
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Cordelia
3 days ago
It's important to have accurate data to make informed decisions and improve overall inventory accuracy.
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Junita
13 days ago
Once we have a clear picture of the problem, we can then implement verification steps to prevent errors in data entry.
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Maricela
16 days ago
I agree, understanding the scope of the issue is crucial before taking any action.
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Detra
1 months ago
I think forming a process improvement team using quality management techniques could also be a good first step to determine the cause of the errors.
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Mozell
1 months ago
I agree with Xuan. Implementing verification checks and analyzing the data is crucial before moving on to more complex solutions.
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Dorothea
26 days ago
D) Implement verification steps as data are entered into the system, and review available data to determine the scope and depth of the issue
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Sage
29 days ago
A) Determine how the KPIs for receiving accuracy are being measured, and if there is a disconnect between the KPIs and the cycle count data
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Arleen
1 months ago
I agree with Fletcher. It's important to make sure there is no disconnect between the KPIs and the cycle count data.
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Xuan
2 months ago
Option D seems like the most logical first step. Verifying data entry and reviewing the scope of the issue is key to identifying the root cause.
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Jerilyn
9 days ago
I agree, implementing verification steps and reviewing the available data will help us understand the extent of the problem.
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Elina
1 months ago
Option D seems like the most logical first step. Verifying data entry and reviewing the scope of the issue is key to identifying the root cause.
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Fletcher
2 months ago
I think the supply manager should first determine how the KPIs for receiving accuracy are being measured.
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