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ISM Exam INTE Topic 3 Question 5 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISM's Supply Management Integration exam
Question #: 5
Topic #: 3
[All Supply Management Integration Questions]

A supplier with a previously good performance record has recently been shipping parts with a number of flaws, making them unusable for production. The firm's supply manager would like to resolve these problems before taking more drastic measures. Which of the following actions should the supply manager take FIRST'

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Suggested Answer: A

When a previously reliable supplier starts delivering flawed parts, the first step should be to ex-plore possible root causes. This approach helps in identifying any recent changes in the supplier's production processes, materials, or workforce that might be contributing to the quality issues. By understanding the root cause, the supply manager can work with the supplier to implement correc-tive actions, ensuring long-term solutions rather than temporary fixes. This collaborative approach also maintains a good relationship with the supplier and encourages continuous improvement. Reference:

* Monczka, R. M., Handfield, R. B., Giunipero, L. C., & Patterson, J. L. (2015). Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. Cengage Learning.

* Burt, D. N., Petcavag


by Lenna at Jul 05, 2024, 05:29 AM

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Ashlyn
3 months ago
Reworking the parts in-house and billing the supplier should be the last resort to avoid damaging the relationship.
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Trevor
3 months ago
I believe testing the parts at an independent laboratory is also important to gather more information.
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Frank
3 months ago
Haha, D? Reworking and billing the supplier? That's like putting a band-aid on a broken leg. Gotta dig deeper here.
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Kasandra
3 months ago
I agree with Tijuana, finding the root cause is crucial to solving the issue.
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Wilda
3 months ago
B is a Band-Aid solution. We need to address the real issue, not just relax specs. A is the way to go to fix this long-term.
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Shaniqua
2 months ago
C) Testing the parts independently can also provide valuable information for the supplier
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India
2 months ago
A) Once we know the root cause, we can work on a permanent solution
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Pok
2 months ago
B) I agree, we need to get to the bottom of this issue with the supplier
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Rasheeda
2 months ago
A) Explore possible root causes, including changes in the supplier's production processes
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Cecilia
3 months ago
Hmm, I'd go with C. Testing the parts independently will give us hard evidence to show the supplier. They can't argue with the results.
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Jonelle
3 months ago
C) Test the parts at an independent laboratory and notify the supplier of the results
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Cyndy
3 months ago
A) Explore possible root causes, including changes in the supplier's production processes
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Tijuana
3 months ago
I think the supply manager should explore possible root causes first.
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Erinn
3 months ago
A seems like the best option to get to the root of the problem. Can't just jump to reworking or testing without understanding what changed on the supplier's end.
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Elli
3 months ago
User 2: Definitely, jumping to reworking or testing without knowing the root cause could be a waste of time and resources.
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Eveline
3 months ago
User 1: I agree, we need to figure out what's causing the issues first.
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