INTE 無料問題集「ISM Supply Management Integration」
DEF, Inc. is in the ramp-up phase of a unique medical device. The device has a two-year life expectancy. The sales forecast for the ramp-up period is as follows:
MonthJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFeb
Unit Sales1001502006001,4002,2004,00010,000
Demand after February is expected to remain at 10,000 units per month for several months, then decrease gradually. The units are small, and thus maintaining an inventory of up to 10,000 units is possible.
There are only three suppliers capable of providing the specialized component critical to this product. The production capacities of these suppliers are as follows:
*Supplier X has a capacity of 500 units per month at a cost of S20 per unit, representing 80% of its total business
*Supplier Y has a capacity of 2,000 units per month at a cost of S2O.5O per unit, representing 50% of its total business
*Supplier Z has a capacity of 20,000 units per month at a cost of $20.70 per unit, representing 10% of its total business Two of these companies-Supplier X and Supplier Y-are minority businesses.
Given this situation, DEF should contract with
MonthJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFeb
Unit Sales1001502006001,4002,2004,00010,000
Demand after February is expected to remain at 10,000 units per month for several months, then decrease gradually. The units are small, and thus maintaining an inventory of up to 10,000 units is possible.
There are only three suppliers capable of providing the specialized component critical to this product. The production capacities of these suppliers are as follows:
*Supplier X has a capacity of 500 units per month at a cost of S20 per unit, representing 80% of its total business
*Supplier Y has a capacity of 2,000 units per month at a cost of S2O.5O per unit, representing 50% of its total business
*Supplier Z has a capacity of 20,000 units per month at a cost of $20.70 per unit, representing 10% of its total business Two of these companies-Supplier X and Supplier Y-are minority businesses.
Given this situation, DEF should contract with
正解：B
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A firm completes its near level production, five-month demand plan for the next business planning cycle:
Month 1Month 2Month 3Month 4Month 5
Demand Forecast15,00020,00025,00025,00018,000
Production Plan (Regular Time)20,00020,00020,00020,00018,000
Production Plan (Overtime)5,000
Ending Inventory5,0005,000
Average Inventory2,5005,0002,500
Workforce PlanningStarting WorkforceMonth 1Month 2Month 3Month 4Month 5 Hires7 Layoffs2 Actual Workforce Size132020202018 Regular Time Hours Required2,0002,0002,0002,0001,800 Overtime Hours Required500 Costs Regular time cost per unit$15 Overtime cost per unitS25 Monthly inventory cost per unit$1 Cost of hire$1,500 Cost of layoffS400 What is the cost of this demand plan?
Month 1Month 2Month 3Month 4Month 5
Demand Forecast15,00020,00025,00025,00018,000
Production Plan (Regular Time)20,00020,00020,00020,00018,000
Production Plan (Overtime)5,000
Ending Inventory5,0005,000
Average Inventory2,5005,0002,500
Workforce PlanningStarting WorkforceMonth 1Month 2Month 3Month 4Month 5 Hires7 Layoffs2 Actual Workforce Size132020202018 Regular Time Hours Required2,0002,0002,0002,0001,800 Overtime Hours Required500 Costs Regular time cost per unit$15 Overtime cost per unitS25 Monthly inventory cost per unit$1 Cost of hire$1,500 Cost of layoffS400 What is the cost of this demand plan?
正解：A
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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'
正解：A
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A disaster response manager plans to deliver pallets of bottled water to volunteers at a disaster site. The water comes from a nearby bottling company at a preferential cost of $50 per pallet. The number of pallets of bottled water needed is impossible to know in advance due to numerous variables, although experience indicates that the likelihood of consumption is equal: a 25% chance each for 1, 2, 3 or 4 pallets of bottled water. If a full pallet is returned, a restocking fee of 520 is charged. If not enough water is brought in, the cost of purchasing a pallet of water on location is expected to be $200.
How many pallets should the manager deliver?
How many pallets should the manager deliver?
正解：D
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A company supply manager conducts a review of current freight contracts and finds that payments to the primary carrier for outbound shipments have been based on a published rate schedule, which is revised annually. The supply manager believes the shipping costs may be higher than necessary. In order to reduce outbound transportation costs, which of the following should the supply manager do FIRST'
正解：A
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XYZ, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of fishing gear. XYZ relies on poorly-executed forecasts from its retail partners, which leads to exaggerated demand. This in turn leads to XYZ experiencing increased inventory, material handling concerns, and difficulties managing its accounts payable. Which of the following BEST describes what is occurring in this situation?
正解：D
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A retailer of high-value consumer electronics experiences a significant increase in theft within its forward and reverse logistics operations, both of which are subcontracted to third parties. Which of the following is the FIRST course of action the retailer should undertake in order to mitigate loss within the subcontractors' chain of custody?
正解：B
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A manufacturer must work to reduce cost of goods sold (COGS) to achieve profit objectives and remain competitive in a tight market. The manufacturer has long standing relationships with its main suppliers and a strong supply management department that conducts periodic reviews with the suppliers. Nevertheless, the manufacturer is not hitting targets. Which of the following is the BEST course of action for supply management to undertake in order to initiate improvements?
正解：D
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A manufacturer receives notice from one of its largest customers stating that, from this point on, it will only accept environmentally friendly boxes for packaging. The manufacturer checks the remaining packaging in its inventory and finds that it still has over six months' worth of boxes that are not made of environmentally-friendly materials. These boxes are custom-designed and cannot be returned to the packaging material supplier. In this situation, the manufacturer would be BEST served by doing which of the following?
正解：C
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A sourcing manager needs to outsource production in order to meet demand for a specific product. The internal production schedule and forecasted sales have been provided for the next nine months. Internal production follows a level schedule of 4,000 units per month and up to 7,000 units may be stored in inventory.
There is no beginning inventory for January. During what month(s) will outsourced production be required to meet forecasted sales?
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep
Unit Sales3,0003,0004,0001,0009,0005,0004,0003,0005,000
There is no beginning inventory for January. During what month(s) will outsourced production be required to meet forecasted sales?
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep
Unit Sales3,0003,0004,0001,0009,0005,0004,0003,0005,000
正解：A
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