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

2 months 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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Cherry

23 days ago

C: In-source product manufacturing

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Odette

24 days ago

B: Conduct a request for information to identify potential suppliers

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Jesusa

1 months ago

A: Investigate capability of an existing strategic supplier

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Samira

2 months 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

2 months ago

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

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Dallas

2 months 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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Theola

26 days ago

User 3

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Elenore

1 months ago

User 2

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Maryln

2 months ago

User 1

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Lashaun

2 months 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

2 months 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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Nidia

1 months ago

D: In-sourcing product manufacturing might take too long, we need to explore external options first.

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Abel

1 months ago

C: Investigating the capability of an existing strategic supplier could also be a good option to consider.

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Victor

1 months ago

B: We need to act fast to make sure we don't miss the seasonal window for this product.

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Emerson

2 months ago

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

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Ulysses

2 months 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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Annice

1 months ago

User 4: Let's go ahead and investigate the supplier's capability for this new product.

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Dyan

1 months ago

User 3: It would save us time and resources to work with a supplier we already trust.

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Arlene

1 months ago

User 2: We should definitely look into the capability of our existing strategic supplier.

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Jamey

1 months ago

User 1: I agree, option B seems like the best choice.

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Nadine

2 months ago

I think option B is the best course of action.

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