ISM Exam INTE Topic 1 Question 16 Discussion

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

AImproved supplier flexibility

BReliance on fewer suppliers

CCreation of new supplier relationships

DConsistent quality

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Suggested Answer: D

Standardization ensures that products meet uniform quality standards, reducing variability and enhancing customer satisfaction. This advantage is vital in maintaining brand reputation and streamlining production processes.

by Arletta at Sep 19, 2024, 12:56 PM

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Herschel

7 months ago

Option D, for 'Delightfully Consistent'. Standardization is the spice of life, or something like that.

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Brittney

7 months ago

I'll go with D. Consistent quality is crucial, especially in fields like healthcare or aviation. Can't have any slip-ups, you know?

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Elise

5 months ago

D) Consistent quality

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Sang

5 months ago

Absolutely, it's a top priority to maintain high standards.

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Vince

5 months ago

I agree, consistent quality is definitely important in those industries.

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Victor

5 months ago

D) Consistent quality

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Florinda

5 months ago

C) Creation of new supplier relationships

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Tammi

5 months ago

B) Reliance on fewer suppliers

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Lonna

6 months ago

A) Improved supplier flexibility

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Margot

7 months ago

But what about A) Improved supplier flexibility? Wouldn't that also be an advantage?

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Lashaun

7 months ago

B seems like the right choice here. Relying on fewer suppliers is a major benefit of standardization. It simplifies the supply chain.

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Adolph

6 months ago

Having both fewer suppliers and consistent quality would be ideal for a standardization program.

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Myra

7 months ago

True, consistent quality is important too. It helps maintain customer satisfaction.

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Corrinne

7 months ago

But wouldn't consistent quality also be a big advantage of standardization?

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Micah

7 months ago

I agree, having fewer suppliers can definitely simplify things.

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Myong

7 months ago

I agree with Emiko, having consistent quality is crucial for a standardization program.

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Emiko

7 months ago

I think the answer is D) Consistent quality.

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Belen

7 months ago

Definitely D. Standardization helps maintain quality across the board. Gotta love that consistency, am I right?

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Celeste

6 months ago

Consistency is definitely a huge advantage in standardization.

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Lavonda

6 months ago

It definitely simplifies things when you know what to expect.

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Evangelina

7 months ago

I agree, it makes everything more reliable and predictable.

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Nicolette

7 months ago

Yes, consistent quality is key in any standardization program.

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Annmarie

8 months ago

I think the answer is D. Consistent quality is the most likely advantage of a standardization program. It ensures that all products meet the same high standards.

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Hyun

7 months ago

Yes, having consistent quality can help build trust with customers and improve overall efficiency.

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Jaime

7 months ago

I agree, consistent quality is definitely a key advantage of standardization programs.

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