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ISM LEAD Exam - Topic 1 Question 11 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISM's LEAD exam
Question #: 11
Topic #: 1
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A supply manager for a manufacturing firm is part of a cross-functional team focusing on critical parts. A major supplier of these parts has an excellent record for quality, competitive pricing, and a good relationship with the firm. However, this supplier often requires frequent follow-up and expedited shipping, typically at added cost. The team is reluctant to consider other sources, and believes the firm's needs are being met by the current supplier. In response, the supply manager assembles data on the supplier's performance and describes the potential risks of shortages and delays. After further discussion, the team agrees to investigate alternate sources, and eventually identifies two other suppliers offering comparable pricing and quality, with better reputations for timely delivery.

Which of the following BEST describes how the supply manager helped the team produce a successful outcome?

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Suggested Answer: C

Scenario Overview: The supply manager is part of a cross-functional team managing critical parts. Despite the supplier's strong record in quality and pricing, frequent follow-ups and expedited shipping are issues. The supply manager assembles data and discusses risks, leading the team to explore alternative suppliers.

Stakeholder Engagement Definition: This involves effectively communicating with and involving stakeholders in decision-making processes to ensure their needs and concerns are addressed, leading to better decisions and outcomes.

Application in Scenario: The supply manager engaged stakeholders (the team) by presenting data on supplier performance and highlighting potential risks. This facilitated informed discussions and helped align the team's perspective towards considering alternative suppliers.

Outcome: Through stakeholder engagement, the team identified alternative suppliers with comparable pricing and quality but better delivery reliability, achieving a successful outcome.

Reference: Stakeholder engagement is a key principle in project management and strategic sourcing, as outlined in the Project Management Institute's (PMI) PMBOK Guide and supply chain management literature such as 'Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation' by Sunil Chopra and Peter Meindl.


by Valentine at Sep 17, 2024, 07:47 AM

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Reena
3 months ago
Sounds like solid stakeholder engagement to me.
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Gerald
3 months ago
Good call on investigating other options!
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Jesusa
4 months ago
Wait, are we sure those new suppliers are reliable?
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Melina
4 months ago
Totally agree, timely delivery is crucial!
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Ashley
4 months ago
The supplier had great quality but poor delivery.
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Trina
4 months ago
I think the business planning process could be relevant too, but it seems more focused on immediate supplier issues rather than long-term strategy.
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Kaycee
4 months ago
This reminds me of a practice question about value stream mapping. I wonder if that could apply here, but it feels more about communication and engagement.
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Marsha
5 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think internal negotiations might fit here since the manager had to convince the team to look for alternatives.
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Staci
5 months ago
I remember we discussed stakeholder engagement in class, and it seems like the supply manager really involved the team in the decision-making process.
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Tula
5 months ago
This seems like a good example of how internal negotiations and data-driven decision making can lead to a positive result. The supply manager didn't just accept the status quo, but proactively presented information to drive change.
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Erasmo
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused on whether the "successful outcome" refers to the team's decision to investigate other suppliers, or the actual identification of the two new suppliers. I'll need to re-read the question carefully.
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Solange
5 months ago
The supply manager really demonstrated strong stakeholder engagement by getting the team to consider other options, even though they were initially reluctant. That's an important skill.
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Albina
5 months ago
Okay, I think the key here is that the supply manager was able to present data and highlight the potential risks of sticking with the current supplier. That helped the team see the need to investigate alternatives.
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Cathrine
5 months ago
This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully analyze the details about the supplier's performance and the team's reluctance to consider other options.
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Iola
5 months ago
Hmm, this seems straightforward. I think the first step would be to get written permission before attempting anything else.
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Aron
1 year ago
In the end, they found two other suppliers with better reputations for timely delivery. So, the supply manager's actions led to a successful outcome.
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Eric
1 year ago
Yeah, that data showed the potential risks of shortages and delays, which made the team consider other sources.
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Twanna
1 year ago
Ha! I bet the team's 'reluctance to consider other sources' was really just fear of change. Good thing the supply manager had the guts to shake things up. Bet that supplier was sweating a bit when they heard about the investigation!
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Florencia
1 year ago
Team member 4: The supplier probably realized they needed to step up their game.
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Farrah
1 year ago
Team member 3: It's great that we found other suppliers with better delivery reputations.
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Erick
1 year ago
Team member 2: The supply manager really pushed us to think outside the box.
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Jeanice
1 year ago
Team member 1: I agree, change can be scary but sometimes necessary.
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Loren
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure I would have gone with 'stakeholder engagement' as the best answer. Seems more like the supply manager was proactively managing the team's concerns and driving the business planning process.
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Moon
1 year ago
In the end, they found two other suppliers with better reputations for timely delivery.
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Brianne
1 year ago
Yeah, that data showed the potential risks of shortages and delays, which pushed the team to consider other sources.
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Lashawn
1 year ago
I think the supply manager really helped by gathering data on the supplier's performance.
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Johana
1 year ago
I agree, the supply manager's ability to gather and present relevant performance data was key in convincing the team to explore alternatives. Addressing potential risks upfront was also a smart move.
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Lauran
1 year ago
D) Business planning process
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Dick
1 year ago
C) Stakeholder engagement
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Precious
1 year ago
B) Internal negotiations
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Fausto
1 year ago
A) Value stream mapping
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Alberta
1 year ago
I think the supply manager really helped the team by assembling data on the supplier's performance.
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Alverta
1 year ago
The supply manager's data-driven approach and willingness to explore alternate suppliers seems like a solid strategy. Considering the current supplier's performance issues, I think investigating other options was the right call.
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Whitley
1 year ago
Team member: We should investigate other suppliers with better reputations for timely delivery.
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Nan
1 year ago
Supply manager: I gathered data on the supplier's performance and risks of shortages.
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