LEAD試験無料問題集「ISM Leadership and Transformation in Supply Management 認定」

In global sourcing, for which of the following areas is verifying compliance likely to be MOST difficult?

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Two gourmet food companies merge, and the combined entity attains an increase in its market share. The firm is considering an expansion of its product line, but material costs have risen and stock shortages are creating problems which need to be resolved before any expansion takes place. The firm's supply managers find that no clear definition of responsibilities was outlined during the merger process for several commodity categories. Which of the following did executive management fail to address?

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An organization wishes to implement principles of world-class logistics management. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate type of goal for integrating such activities?

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A supply manager meets with a group of external auditors presenting a draft of their report on the supply management function. Which of these findings should be of GREATEST concern to the supply manager?

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A supply management department experiences a high number of sexual harassment complaints, resulting in the dismissal of the department manager. The new manager is tasked with improving discipline and creating a more positive, productive environment. Which of the following is the MOST effective course action for the new manager to take?

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A supply manager recently graduated from college is hired by a manufacturing organization as a buyer of industrial chemicals. The new supply manager has limited knowledge of chemicals and the marketplace. In this situation, which of the following is the FIRST step the supply manager should take?

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A supply manager is invited to present at a conference hosted by a professional organization. The conference is focused on supplier relationship management, risk and business intelligence. The supply manager intends to discuss how suppliers are classified using a mix of spend data, supplier audit results, supplier performance scorecards and contract status. In this situation, which of the following should be the supply manager's GREATEST priority when making this presentation?

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CDE, Inc. is a U.S.-based sporting apparel company. CDE contracts with a manufacturer in another country to produce a specialized line of clothing. In the first few months, sales of the new line are very disappointing. It is then discovered that the manufacturer is marketing counterfeit copies of the new line in the U.S. and abroad, thus undercutting CDE's pricing and damaging its reputation. Given this situation, which of the following should CDE do FIRST?

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A supply management department is focused on reducing short- and long-term costs. However, the reporting of these cost reductions has been inconsistent. Some are reported as cost savings but not cost avoidance, while others are not documented at all. In preparing performance evaluation measures for the coming year, how can the department BEST address these concerns?

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A supply manager is serving on a large-scale project team in another country. To encourage the team's efforts, an early completion incentive is linked to the project. During an on-site visit, a local government official pulls the supply manager aside and offers to expedite a required approval in return for a $500 "administration" fee paid in cash.
Given this situation, which of the following is the MOST appropriate course of action for the supply manager to take?

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