ISM Exam INTE Topic 1 Question 18 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISM's INTE exam

Question #: 18
Topic #: 1

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

AIn-source product manufacturing

BInvestigate capability of an existing strategic supplier

CConduct a request for information to identify potential suppliers

DSell the product design to a third party

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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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Breana

5 days 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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Samira

7 days 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

8 days ago

I agree with Nadine, investigating the capability of an existing strategic supplier makes sense.

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Dallas

10 days 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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Maryln

3 days ago

User 1

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Lashaun

18 days 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

21 days 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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Emerson

12 days ago

A: I agree, conducting a request for information is the best way to find potential suppliers quickly.

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Ulysses

24 days 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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Nadine

25 days ago

I think option B is the best course of action.

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