INTE Exam Dumps : Supply Management Integration

Which of the following is MOST likely to be an advantage of a standardization program?

A supply manager is part of a ramp-up team for a new product line. The supply manager's role will include finding and evaluating new sources and obtaining commitments to support the volume projected by marketing. In recent campaigns, sales forecasts have been considerably higher than actual demand, and the supply manager wants to minimize the risk of such a situation happening again. Which of the following arguments made by the supply manager will MOST likely influence the team to re-examine product launch expectations?

A company that manufactures rubber balls wishes to discontinue production and move into the golf ball industry. Consider the following steps in the disposition of the current inventory of rubber balls:

I. Dispose of the rubber balls per local regulations

II. Sell the rubber balls on the open market

III. Grind up the rubber balls and donate the material for a playground in the community

IV. Work with engineering to determine if the rubber can be used in the new golf ball line

In order to maximize recovery of its investment, which of the following is the BEST order for the application of these steps (from first to last)?