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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?

• A.Issue a cease and desist notification and reassess production risk
• B.File a complaint with U.S. Customs and Border Protection against the manufacturer
• C.File suit against the manufacturer in its home country and the United States
• D.Notify the World Trade Organization of copyright breach by the manufacturer

A supply manager for CDE Inc. hires several young supply management professionals. The new staff members are eager to gain experience and use their technological skills. Some staff members, however, are planning to retire, and the supply manager does not want to lose their expertise and perspective. Given this situation, which of the following is the BEST course of action for the supply manager to take?

• A.Offer the new staff members opportunities to work on special projects
• B.Facilitate hands-on training and internal workshops for the new staff members
• C.Match new employees with experienced employees in mentoring relationships
• D.Use functional rotation to expand the new employees' skills

A cross-functional team for a specialty art materials manufacturer is analyzing several hobby painting sets, each made at a different location. The supply manager asks the team to discuss packaging needs. As brainstorming progresses, a few team members comment that many paint jars look quite similar, and one member asks whether distinctive labels could be used to differentiate various types of paint. This change is implemented, saving costs through larger volumes and minimized shortages. Which of the following BEST describes what process the supply manager has facilitated?

• A.Synergy
• B.Internal negotiations
• C.Contribution to profit
• D.Aggregation

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?

• A.Verifying that the presentation follows the standard format used in conferences
• B.Practicing the presentation aloud to ensure clarity and professional delivery
• C.Reviewing the presentation with a copy editor to guarantee professional decorum
• D.Ensuring that confidentiality is maintained by keeping the data anonymous

A supply management department's resources have been stretched thin, and there are few opportunities for staff growth. To improve this situation, the supply manager plans to implement an e-sourcing system, which will streamline routine procurements and allow more time for supply professionals to concentrate on value-added tasks. The supply manager wants to introduce the system in a way that will help motivate the department staff. Which of the following will MOST likely bring about this result?

• A.A shift from a transactional to a strategic approach
• B.A reduction in procurement process costs
• C.A lower total cost of ownership
• D.A greater flexibility in department staffing