ISM INTE valid exam dumps : Supply Management Integration

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ISM INTE Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	ISM (Institute for Supply Management)
Exam Name:	Supply Management Integration
Exam Number:	INTE
Exam Format:	Multiple-choice, Scenario-based questions
Available Languages:	English
Certificate Validity Period:	Certification valid for 3 years; exam scores valid for 4 years
Passing Score:	400 (scaled score, range 0–600)
Related Certifications:	Supply Management Core (CORE) Leadership and Transformation in Supply Management (LEAD)
Real Exam Qty:	165 (150 scored, 15 unscored)
Exam Duration:	165 minutes
Exam Price:	$495 (ISM Member), $795 (Non-Member)
Recommended Training:	ISM Official CPSM Learning System
Exam Registration:	ISM Official CPSM Registration Pearson VUE Exam Scheduling
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Exam Way:	Online proctored or in-person at Pearson VUE test centers
Pre Condition:	Either 3 years of professional supply management experience + bachelor's degree; or 5 years of professional experience without a degree; no prerequisite exam required
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.ismworld.org/certification-and-training/certification/cpsm/

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ISM Supply Management Integration Sample Questions:

Question 1

An organization has a forecast for June of 125 units. However, 140 units actually sell. What is the exponential smoothing forecast for July if the alpha is 0.2?

A. 130 units
B. 53 units
C. 128 units
D. 137 units

Question 2

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

A. Supplier Z only, as it can best fulfill the forecasted demand
B. all three companies in a tiered system, with up to 5,000 units from Supplier X, 20,000 units from Supplier Y, and the remainder from Supplier Z
C. all three companies in a tiered system, with up to 40% from Supplier X and Y's total monthly business, and the remainder going to Supplier Z
D. Suppliers X and Y, and work with them to increase their production capability

Question 3

A supplier of aircraft seating receives a forecast from a major aircraft manufacturer. The forecast information is considered confidential, and thus the supplier must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Given this situation, which of the following is MOST likely to be protected by the NDA?

A. The number of aircraft anticipated to be built
B. The name of the end customer submitting the request for bid
C. The time frame expected for completion
D. The start date of the project

Question 4

A manufacturing firm redesigns its premier product to benefit from material standardization. This will entail re-tooling its manufacturing facility. The firm conducts a cost analysis using net present value (NPV) and considers four options. Option 1 is to make no change at all. Options 2, 3, and 4 represent different re-tooling configurations. The discount rate for NPV calculation is 10% per annum, and material costs are fixed for the next 3 years. The firm follows a three-year planning cycle and wishes to apply NPV over that time period to the calculations:
Option 1Option 2Option 3Option 4
Re-tooling Costs$0$500,000$800,000$950,000
Annual Material Costs$1,100,000$900,000$800,000$750,000
NPV = £ r.i (l*r/
What is the 3-year NPV of the best option'

A. $2,939,000
B. $2,735,537
C. $2,961,983
D. $2,692,712

Question 5

XYZ, Inc. notices that one of its suppliers has been failing to achieve on-time delivery, even though XYZ sends it a 6-month projected order forecast every month. The supplier claims that it takes nine months to receive important raw materials, and that this causes the poor delivery performance. Nevertheless, XYZ must continue purchasing from this supplier, as it is a sole supplier. Given this situation, which of following is the BEST course of action for XYZ to take?

A. Discuss the issue with engineering to determine if the firm can use different raw materials to manufacture the product
B. Request that the supplier submit an open order report on a weekly basis with details on the latest shipment status
C. Send the 6-month forecast data weekly instead of monthly to the supplier, and request it purchase raw materials based on the projections
D. Extend the forecast timeline from six months to one year, and request the supplier purchase raw materials based on the projections

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