CORe無料問題集「ISM Supply Management Core」

質問 1

Supplier X provides software critical to production at EFG Corporation. Supplier X informs EFG that the software version it currently uses will no longer be supported and recommends an upgrade to a newer version.
However, EFG is very pleased with the performance of the current version, and the costs for upgrading are prohibitive at this time. EFG wants to find incentives for Supplier X to continue supporting EFG's needs. In this situation, which of the following would be the BEST course of action for EFG to take?

（A）Request Information on the newer software version to persuade top management of its value

（B）Contact EFG's legal department to review the liquidated damages clause in the contract with Supplier X

（C）Stress that failure to offer support will result in negative references for Supplier X

（D）Identify additional business opportunities for Supplier X at EFG, as part of their ongoing relationship

正解：D 解答を投票する

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質問 2

Due to growth, a private school system finds that its costs for support, including maintenance and janitorial services, have increased dramatically. Though supply management generally does a good job in managing service contracts, there Is no strategic plan or systematic method for reviewing costs on a long-term basis.
The school's board has made the development of a strategic plan the supply manager's priority assignment for the next school year. Given this situation, which of the following should be the supply manager's FIRST step in developing this plan?

（A）Determine how supply management can minimize costs and reduce risks

（B）Create specific goals and objectives for addressing changes in how support services are to be managed

（C）Identify opportunities to make specific changes In the purchasing and contracting processes

（D）Meet with the board chair to discuss organization-level strategies impacted by support services

正解：D 解答を投票する

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質問 3

A manufacturing firm creates a steering committee to review a proposal to manufacture a new product. The product is regarded by the firm's sales team as a customer requirement based on "voice of the customer" input.
In the past, this product was seen as a high-risk noncore item, but the situation has now changed enough for the firm to warrant consideration. The firm's supply manager is tasked with developing a sourcing plan for the steering committee. In this situation, which of the following is the NEXT course of action the supply manager should take?

（A）Conduct a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis

（B）Create a request for information (RFI) and find the best qualified suppliers with which to develop a sourcing plan

（C）Create a scope of work outlining the requirements, and submit it to stakeholders for review and approval

（D）Conduct market research on the options available for the product discussed

正解：C 解答を投票する

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質問 4

At what point in a business relationship with a supplier should discussions be held about which party has responsibility for specific costs, in the event the relationship needs to end?

（A）At no point in the relationship

（B）In the beginning of the relationship

（C）At any point in the relationship

（D）When the relationship needs to end

正解：B 解答を投票する

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質問 5

An operations manager wants to replace the existing fleet of aging vehicles owned by the company. The operations manager presents the supply manager with a list denoting the quantity, makes and models currently in operation:
Quantity
Brand A - 4X4 SUVs15
Brand B - Midsize Cars5
Brand C - Compact Cars45
Which of the following is the BEST course of action for the supply manager to take?

（A）Request quotations for the makes, models and quantities of vehicles specified on the list

（B）Request quotations for the listed makes and models of vehicles, with forecasted quantities to meet current and future needs

（C）Request quotations using generic specifications and performance requirements, with forecasted quantities to meet current and future needs

（D）Request quotations for the listed quantities of vehicles, using generic specifications and performance requirements

正解：C 解答を投票する

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質問 6

A supply management department obtains executive support to adopt category management. Which of the following is a key step in establishing the categories to be managed?

（A）Conducting a Pareto analysis

（B）Conducting a spend and forecast analysis

（C）Developing a category management governance structure

（D）Developing category-specific action plans

正解：B 解答を投票する

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質問 7

The types of suppliers MOST suited for regular business reviews are those providing

（A）leveraged and non-critical items

（B）bottleneck and strategic items

（C）bottleneck and non-critical items

（D）strategic and leveraged item

正解：B 解答を投票する

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質問 8

As interest rates rise, what will MOST likely be the effect on supply?

（A）Suppliers will delay shipments by selling to other customers.

（B）Suppliers will lock in raw material prices in anticipation of price increases.

（C）The risk of supplier stock outs will increase due to higher costs of holding inventory.

（D）Bond prices will rise, forcing suppliers to pay more for capital investments.

正解：C 解答を投票する

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質問 9

XI Corporation awards a contract for the building of a prototype critical to its introduction of a new product line. To protect itself against delays and unsatisfactory quality, which of the following is MOST appropriate for Xi's supply manager to require from the contractor?

（A）Letter of credit

（B）Payment bond

（C）Performance bond

（D）Earnest money

正解：C 解答を投票する

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質問 10

A supply manager is planning a major sourcing event and wants to increase competition, especially by small and minority-owned businesses. The supply manager strives to maintain fairness with all suppliers. Which of the following is the BEST way to encourage diverse suppliers to participate?

（A）Expand advertising of bidding opportunities

（B）Adjust delivery requirements

（C）Apply a percentage decrease on unit costs during evaluation

（D）Modify contract terms and conditions

正解：A 解答を投票する

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質問 11

Developing a category management plan can BEST be accomplished by

（A）speaking with a supplier account manager

（B）collecting spend data and business strategy from stakeholders

（C）meeting with management to learn more about the category

（D）searching the internet and obtaining articles about the category

正解：B 解答を投票する

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質問 12

A company that wants to add value to its operations should work with its suppliers on which of the following?

（A）Monitoring material costs

（B）Increasing communication

（C）Lengthening payment terms

（D）Using continuous improvement

正解：D 解答を投票する

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質問 13

A supply manager for DEF Inc. meets with the firm's operations team to discuss the requirements for a new piece of equipment. The team establishes the specifications, and the supply manager begins contacting suppliers. The supply manager finds that almost everything specified is outside the normal features of the equipment and will require custom modifications. These modifications will raise the cost to 2.5 times the amount budgeted. In this situation, which of the following should the supply manager do?

（A）Purchase the equipment as specified by the operations team and quoted by the suppliers

（B）Source new suppliers for the equipment with better prices

（C）Review the specifications to ensure alignment between what is available and what is requested

（D）Negotiate with the suppliers to get a price closer to the budgeted cost

正解：C 解答を投票する

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