Question 1

Which of following integration types in supply chain management would probably not include contractual motor carrier and warehouse services?

Accepted Answer

A) measurement integration 
B) relationship integration 
C) material and service integration 
D) technology and planning integration 
E) internal operations integration 
A) measurement integration 
B) relationship integration 
C) material and service integration 
D) technology and planning integration 
E) internal operations integration

Question 2

A manufacturer of automobile component parts that has turned over all transportation functions to an independent third party in its supply chain has engaged in:

Accepted Answer

A) creating a dependent materials-handling system. 
B) outsourcing. 
C) removing entry barriers. 
D) task deployment. 
E) channel rotation. 
A) creating a dependent materials-handling system. 
B) outsourcing. 
C) removing entry barriers. 
D) task deployment. 
E) channel rotation.

Question 3

__________ logistics is the best description for the transportation companies discussed in the case.

Accepted Answer

A) Just-in-Time 
B) Outsourcing 
C) Motor carrier 
D) Contract 
E) all of the above 
A) Just-in-Time 
B) Outsourcing 
C) Motor carrier 
D) Contract 
E) all of the above

Question 4

Describe the manufacturing flow management process and discuss the goals of this process.

Accepted Answer

The manufacturing flow management proces

Question 5

ProLog is a firm that specializes in warehousing and fulfilling orders for firms as diverse as those supplying parts for manufacturers of complicated missile defense systems to those manufacturing pet-care products.Firms contract ProLog to manage part or all of their order fulfillment process.ProLog is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A) merchant wholesaler 
B) retailer 
C) distributor 
D) third-party logistics firm (3PL) 
E) manufacturing flow process manager 
A) merchant wholesaler 
B) retailer 
C) distributor 
D) third-party logistics firm (3PL) 
E) manufacturing flow process manager

Question 6

One of the most critical global supply issues for importers of any size is coping with the legalities of trade in other countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Supply chain management is a key means of differentiation for a firm and a critical component in marketing and corporate strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Supply chain management is completely producer driven.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Both water transportation costs and reliability are low when compared with any other transportation mode.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The growers of Vidalia onions have determined that their chief priority for choosing a transportation mode within the United States is transit time.However,this must be tempered by practical cost considerations.In light of these considerations,Vidalia onion growers should use _____ to ship their onions.

Accepted Answer

A) railroads 
B) motor carriers (trucks) 
C) airplanes 
D) water transportation 
E) pipelines 
A) railroads 
B) motor carriers (trucks) 
C) airplanes 
D) water transportation 
E) pipelines

Question 11

Water transportation is by far the most expensive mode of transportation,but it is also the most reliable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The relative ease with which a shipment can be located and transferred is:

Accepted Answer

A) dependability 
B) traceability 
C) capability 
D) transit time 
E) observability 
A) dependability 
B) traceability 
C) capability 
D) transit time 
E) observability

Question 13

New product idea generation and screening is related to which of the following processes?

Accepted Answer

A) Demand management 
B) Order fulfillment 
C) Customer service management 
D) Product development and commercialization 
E) Customer relationship management 
A) Demand management 
B) Order fulfillment 
C) Customer service management 
D) Product development and commercialization 
E) Customer relationship management

Question 14

Which of the following provides the technological link connecting all of the logistics components of the supply chain?

Accepted Answer

A) Logistics information system 
B) Materials requirement plan 
C) EDI 
D) RFID chips 
E) Distribution resources strategy 
A) Logistics information system 
B) Materials requirement plan 
C) EDI 
D) RFID chips 
E) Distribution resources strategy

Question 15

Nabisco has reduced product inventory requirements from 49 days to 22 days.This frees up cash and warehouse space,adding flexibility to the plant.This seamless linking of Nabisco's strategic business units is accomplished through _____ integration.

Accepted Answer

A) relationship 
B) social 
C) functional 
D) hierarchical 
E) internal operations 
A) relationship 
B) social 
C) functional 
D) hierarchical 
E) internal operations

Question 16

Discuss the financial implications of the returns management process.

Accepted Answer

The returns management process enables f

Question 17

_____ coordinates and integrates all of the activities performed by channel members into a seamless process,from the source to the point of consumption,resulting in enhanced customer and economic value.

Accepted Answer

A) Yield management 
B) Channel power 
C) Materials handling 
D) Supply chain management 
E) Physical distribution 
A) Yield management 
B) Channel power 
C) Materials handling 
D) Supply chain management 
E) Physical distribution

Question 18

One major advantage of pipelines over other modes of transportation is:

Accepted Answer

A) availability 
B) points served 
C) flexibility 
D) speed 
E) reliability 
A) availability 
B) points served 
C) flexibility 
D) speed 
E) reliability

Question 19

All of the following accurately describe supply chain management EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) physical flow process. 
B) customer driven. 
C) provides enhanced customer and economic value. 
D) plays the role of communicator of customer demand. 
E) relies on a "push" strategy. 
A) physical flow process. 
B) customer driven. 
C) provides enhanced customer and economic value. 
D) plays the role of communicator of customer demand. 
E) relies on a "push" strategy.

Question 20

All of the following are benefits of supply chain management EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) increased flexibility of supply chain activities. 
B) improved customer service. 
C) reduced supply chain costs. 
D) decreased cash flow. 
E) decreased inventory. 
A) increased flexibility of supply chain activities. 
B) improved customer service. 
C) reduced supply chain costs. 
D) decreased cash flow. 
E) decreased inventory.

Which of following integration types in supply chain management would probably not include contractual motor carrier and warehouse services?

A manufacturer of automobile component parts that has turned over all transportation functions to an independent third party in its supply chain has engaged in:

__________ logistics is the best description for the transportation companies discussed in the case.

Describe the manufacturing flow management process and discuss the goals of this process.

One of the most critical global supply issues for importers of any size is coping with the legalities of trade in other countries.

Supply chain management is a key means of differentiation for a firm and a critical component in marketing and corporate strategy.

Supply chain management is completely producer driven.

Both water transportation costs and reliability are low when compared with any other transportation mode.

Water transportation is by far the most expensive mode of transportation,but it is also the most reliable.

The relative ease with which a shipment can be located and transferred is:

New product idea generation and screening is related to which of the following processes?

Which of the following provides the technological link connecting all of the logistics components of the supply chain?

Nabisco has reduced product inventory requirements from 49 days to 22 days.This frees up cash and warehouse space,adding flexibility to the plant.This seamless linking of Nabisco's strategic business units is accomplished through _____ integration.

Discuss the financial implications of the returns management process.

_____ coordinates and integrates all of the activities performed by channel members into a seamless process,from the source to the point of consumption,resulting in enhanced customer and economic value.

One major advantage of pipelines over other modes of transportation is:

All of the following accurately describe supply chain management EXCEPT:

All of the following are benefits of supply chain management EXCEPT:

An Overview of Marketing

Strategic Planning for Competitive Advantage

Ethics and Social Responsibility

The Marketing Environment

Developing a Global Vision

Consumer Decision Making

Business Marketing

Segmenting and Targeting Markets

Decision Support Systems and Marketing Research

Product Concepts

Developing and Managing Products

Services and Nonprofit Organization Marketing

Marketing Channels

Retailing

Integrated Marketing Communications

Advertising and Public Relations

Sales Promotion and Personal Selling

Pricing Concepts

Setting the Right Price

Customer Relationship Management Crm

Social Media and Marketing

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Exam 14: Supply Chain Management

Which of following integration types in supply chain management would probably not include contractual motor carrier and warehouse services?

A manufacturer of automobile component parts that has turned over all transportation functions to an independent third party in its supply chain has engaged in:

__________ logistics is the best description for the transportation companies discussed in the case.

Describe the manufacturing flow management process and discuss the goals of this process.

One of the most critical global supply issues for importers of any size is coping with the legalities of trade in other countries.

Supply chain management is a key means of differentiation for a firm and a critical component in marketing and corporate strategy.

Supply chain management is completely producer driven.

Both water transportation costs and reliability are low when compared with any other transportation mode.

Water transportation is by far the most expensive mode of transportation,but it is also the most reliable.

The relative ease with which a shipment can be located and transferred is:

New product idea generation and screening is related to which of the following processes?

Which of the following provides the technological link connecting all of the logistics components of the supply chain?

Nabisco has reduced product inventory requirements from 49 days to 22 days.This frees up cash and warehouse space,adding flexibility to the plant.This seamless linking of Nabisco's strategic business units is accomplished through _____ integration.

Discuss the financial implications of the returns management process.

_____ coordinates and integrates all of the activities performed by channel members into a seamless process,from the source to the point of consumption,resulting in enhanced customer and economic value.

One major advantage of pipelines over other modes of transportation is:

All of the following accurately describe supply chain management EXCEPT:

All of the following are benefits of supply chain management EXCEPT:

An Overview of Marketing

Strategic Planning for Competitive Advantage

Ethics and Social Responsibility

The Marketing Environment

Developing a Global Vision

Consumer Decision Making

Business Marketing

Segmenting and Targeting Markets

Decision Support Systems and Marketing Research

Product Concepts

Developing and Managing Products

Services and Nonprofit Organization Marketing

Marketing Channels

Retailing

Integrated Marketing Communications

Advertising and Public Relations

Sales Promotion and Personal Selling

Pricing Concepts

Setting the Right Price

Customer Relationship Management Crm

Social Media and Marketing

Filters