CORe試験無料問題集「ISM Supply Management Core 認定」

A. Using continuous improvement

B. Lengthening payment terms

C. Increasing communication

D. Monitoring material costs

A. Develop and implement an organization-wide strategic sourcing plan

B. Conduct a spend analysis on strategic items

C. Develop better e-procurement processes

D. Identify opportunities to outsource non-core business functions

A. The 0.60 mm packaging, as it is only $0.80 each, whereas the 0.50 mm packaging is $1.00 each.

B. The 0.50 mm packaging, as honoring internal stakeholder requirements is the primary duty of the supply manager.

C. The 0.60 mm packaging, as it is more cost effective.

D. The 0.50 mm packaging, as It is more cost effective.

A. Attendees are given insight into new initiatives and strategic imperatives.

B. Attendees can see how their products are used in the buying company's products.

C. Attendees can meet the customer's supply management team.

D. Attendees have a chance to analyze and benchmark against the competition.

A. SWOT analysis

B. Porter's Five Forces

C. Supplier analysis

D. Request for information

A. Ask the supplier to respond to the survey results item by item, to determine the efficacy of the request

B. Inform the supplier that the market indices do not support an increase, and issue a 30-day cure letter warning of contract breach based on the survey results

C. Review the survey results with the supplier asking how it plans to address the concerns, and discuss the economic factors supporting the price increase

D. Reestablish service level agreement expectations and deny any increase at this time

A. Explain to the CEO the conflict of interest in contracting with an existing consultant as an auditor, and recommend alternative solutions

B. Review professional service rates for the audit services and verify they are competitive prior to executing the statement of work

C. Recommend giving a presentation to the board of directors on the category strategy for consulting and professional services

D. Prioritize execution of the statement of work, as it has likely been mandated by the board of directors

A. Retrain supply management employees in the proper use of the ERP system

B. Obtain extensions on reporting deadlines and track current transactions as examples

C. Analyze the spend categories and establish cost baselines

D. Request approvals to implement a more effective ERP system

A. Conduct a plant visit at the supplier's location and look for ways to improve processes so that the supplier can meet CDE's standards

B. Require the supplier to submit a written plan for how it plans to improve the KPI scores, and require management approval for the plan

C. Give the supplier a one-year timeline to improve scores on the KPIs and inform it that any new business will be put on hold if no progress is made

D. Require the supplier to submit a written plan on how it will improve in each underperforming KPI, and monitor the supplier's progress

A. $7250

B. $625

C. $1875

D. $5000

A. Managing differences

B. Managing transformation

C. Managing decision-making

D. Managing breakthroughs

A. To prevent any problems or misunderstandings in the buyer/supplier relationship

B. To set the stage for supplier concessions and discounts

C. To remind suppliers how important supply management is to their success

D. To show suppliers the benefits of investing time and resources into the relationship

A. Local laws and regulations regarding transportation

B. Pricing for alternative travel modes such as rail and air

C. Labor rates for frequently utilized locations

D. Pricing at international locations

A. Service

B. Quality

C. Cycle Time

D. Cost

A. Demand that the current supplier reduce costs to meet the required budget

B. Conduct a root-cause analysis, and then negotiate with the current supplier

C. Contact the current supplier and develop a solution to reduce costs

D. Send out a request for quotation (RFQ) to all possible qualified suppliers

A. Reviewing the organization's goals

B. Presenting the budget for review

C. Controlling expenditures during the budgetary year

D. Defining the needed resources

A. The company's shareholders

B. The Securities and Exchange Commission

C. The Internal Revenue Service

D. The firm's CEO

A. To clarify specifications and performance expectations

B. To ensure team members have accurate data

C. To identify weaknesses in the supplier's position

D. To provide justification for any concessions made

A. The issuing of materials according to a schedule or to a job at its start time

B. A series of actions to identify suppliers to provide needed products/services for the organization

C. The solicitation and evaluation of bids and proposals to meet the organization's material needs

D. An analysis of the expected demand, supply market, and specific suppliers used by the organization