Question 1

Review the methods used by supply chain managers to mitigate SCIS implementation risks.

Accepted Answer

While information technology holds great

Question 2

Supply chain information technologies can provide timely, cost-efficient sharing of information between suppliers, manufacturers, intermediaries, logistics services providers, and customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the role of enterprise resource planning systems in SCM?

Accepted Answer

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) syste

Question 4

ERP systems are multimodal application software platforms that help organizations manage the important parts of their businesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Event management systems monitor the supply chain for events that are out of tolerance, such as a shortage of parts at a manufacturing location or the breakdown of a truck delivering an important order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Information is useful only if it can drive effective decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Managers have several options for software development and implementation. They include:

Accepted Answer

A)  internal development. 
B)  third party logistics firms. 
C)  external software vendors. 
D)  all of these answers. 
A)  internal development. 
B)  third party logistics firms. 
C)  external software vendors. 
D)  all of these answers.

Question 8

Why would companies choose to use on-demand software versus licensed software?

Accepted Answer

Historically, supply chain software buye

Question 9

Supply chain software that provides a platform for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to aggregate and organize item-related data such as item number, price, description, and weight is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  business intelligence tools. 
B)  supply chain collaboration tools. 
C)  spreadsheets and database tools. 
D)  data synchronization tools. 
A)  business intelligence tools. 
B)  supply chain collaboration tools. 
C)  spreadsheets and database tools. 
D)  data synchronization tools.

Question 10

The term supply chain information system (SCIS) is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  software that manages the supply chain. 
B)  technology that has enhanced the ability of companies to pay more attention to customers. 
C)  information systems that automate the flow of information between a firm and its suppliers. 
D)  process management software that may or may not use ASP applications. 
A)  software that manages the supply chain. 
B)  technology that has enhanced the ability of companies to pay more attention to customers. 
C)  information systems that automate the flow of information between a firm and its suppliers. 
D)  process management software that may or may not use ASP applications.

Question 11

Due to mergers and acquisitions in the software industry and ERP vendors moving into the supply chain applications market space, it is possible to purchase:

Accepted Answer

A)  best of breed solutions from leading providers in each category. 
B)  supply chain software suites that combine planning, execution, event management, and related capabilities. 
C)  spreadsheet software with expanded capabilities. 
D)  event management tools that monitor the supply chain for events that are out of tolerance. 
A)  best of breed solutions from leading providers in each category. 
B)  supply chain software suites that combine planning, execution, event management, and related capabilities. 
C)  spreadsheet software with expanded capabilities. 
D)  event management tools that monitor the supply chain for events that are out of tolerance.

Question 12

On-demand supply chain software that is not installed on a company computer is gaining popularity. An issue to be addressed with this purchase option is:

Accepted Answer

A) functionality may not be as robust as traditional software. 
B) data control is an issue. 
C) total cost of ownership could exceed purchase cost over the long run. 
D) all of these answers. 
A) functionality may not be as robust as traditional software. 
B) data control is an issue. 
C) total cost of ownership could exceed purchase cost over the long run. 
D) all of these answers.

Question 13

There are three principle supply chain information requirements that support effective decision-making. Which of the following is NOT one of the three?

Accepted Answer

A)  Information must meet quality standards to support fact-based decision-making. 
B)  Information must readily flow within and between organizations. 
C)  Information must support multiple types of supply chain decisions. 
D)  Information must be in the form of real-time data. 
A)  Information must meet quality standards to support fact-based decision-making. 
B)  Information must readily flow within and between organizations. 
C)  Information must support multiple types of supply chain decisions. 
D)  Information must be in the form of real-time data.

Question 14

The _____ of demand, customer orders, delivery status, inventory stock levels, and production schedules provides managers with the knowledge needed to make effective situational assessments and develop appropriate responses.

Accepted Answer

A)  visibility 
B)  availability 
C)  accuracy 
D)  accountability 
A)  visibility 
B)  availability 
C)  accuracy 
D)  accountability

Question 15

What are the 10 golden rules for technology implementation? Discuss how they are important.

Accepted Answer

The 10 golden rules for success are: 
Th

Question 16

Discuss the relative advantages of best-of-breed software versus supply chain suites.

Accepted Answer

Should an organization choose to purchas

Question 17

The term supply chain information system (SCIS) is well defined and commonly understood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How will the Internet of Things, mobile connectivity, and automation drive change in a supply chain?

Accepted Answer

We live in a highly connected world of s

Question 19

ERP systems:

Accepted Answer

A)  are taking the place of SCIS systems. 
B)  have information elements needed by SCIS applications. 
C)  require RFID to be fully functional. 
D)  focus primarily on manufacturing issues. 
A)  are taking the place of SCIS systems. 
B)  have information elements needed by SCIS applications. 
C)  require RFID to be fully functional. 
D)  focus primarily on manufacturing issues.

Question 20

What are the primary capabilities created by supply chain technology? How can they drive supply chain excellence?

Accepted Answer

An essential element of a capable SCIS i

Review the methods used by supply chain managers to mitigate SCIS implementation risks.

Supply chain information technologies can provide timely, cost-efficient sharing of information between suppliers, manufacturers, intermediaries, logistics services providers, and customers.

What is the role of enterprise resource planning systems in SCM?

ERP systems are multimodal application software platforms that help organizations manage the important parts of their businesses.

Event management systems monitor the supply chain for events that are out of tolerance, such as a shortage of parts at a manufacturing location or the breakdown of a truck delivering an important order.

Information is useful only if it can drive effective decision making.

Managers have several options for software development and implementation. They include:

Why would companies choose to use on-demand software versus licensed software?

Supply chain software that provides a platform for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to aggregate and organize item-related data such as item number, price, description, and weight is called:

The term supply chain information system (SCIS) is defined as:

Due to mergers and acquisitions in the software industry and ERP vendors moving into the supply chain applications market space, it is possible to purchase:

On-demand supply chain software that is not installed on a company computer is gaining popularity. An issue to be addressed with this purchase option is:

There are three principle supply chain information requirements that support effective decision-making. Which of the following is NOT one of the three?

The _____ of demand, customer orders, delivery status, inventory stock levels, and production schedules provides managers with the knowledge needed to make effective situational assessments and develop appropriate responses.

What are the 10 golden rules for technology implementation? Discuss how they are important.

Discuss the relative advantages of best-of-breed software versus supply chain suites.

The term supply chain information system (SCIS) is well defined and commonly understood.

How will the Internet of Things, mobile connectivity, and automation drive change in a supply chain?

ERP systems:

What are the primary capabilities created by supply chain technology? How can they drive supply chain excellence?

Supply Chain Management: an Overview

Global Dimensions of Supply Chains

Role of Logistics in Supply Chains

Distribution and Omni Channel Network Design

Sourcing Materials and Services

Operations Producing Goods and Services

Demand Management

Order Management and Customer Service

Managing Inventory in the Supply Chain

Distribution

Transportation

Aligning Supply Chains

Supply Chain Performance Measurement and Financial Analysis

Strategic Challenges and Change for Supply Chains

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Exam 14: Supply Chain Technology

Review the methods used by supply chain managers to mitigate SCIS implementation risks.

Supply chain information technologies can provide timely, cost-efficient sharing of information between suppliers, manufacturers, intermediaries, logistics services providers, and customers.

What is the role of enterprise resource planning systems in SCM?

ERP systems are multimodal application software platforms that help organizations manage the important parts of their businesses.

Event management systems monitor the supply chain for events that are out of tolerance, such as a shortage of parts at a manufacturing location or the breakdown of a truck delivering an important order.

Information is useful only if it can drive effective decision making.

Managers have several options for software development and implementation. They include:

Why would companies choose to use on-demand software versus licensed software?

Supply chain software that provides a platform for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to aggregate and organize item-related data such as item number, price, description, and weight is called:

The term supply chain information system (SCIS) is defined as:

Due to mergers and acquisitions in the software industry and ERP vendors moving into the supply chain applications market space, it is possible to purchase:

On-demand supply chain software that is not installed on a company computer is gaining popularity. An issue to be addressed with this purchase option is:

There are three principle supply chain information requirements that support effective decision-making. Which of the following is NOT one of the three?

The _____ of demand, customer orders, delivery status, inventory stock levels, and production schedules provides managers with the knowledge needed to make effective situational assessments and develop appropriate responses.

What are the 10 golden rules for technology implementation? Discuss how they are important.

Discuss the relative advantages of best-of-breed software versus supply chain suites.

The term supply chain information system (SCIS) is well defined and commonly understood.

How will the Internet of Things, mobile connectivity, and automation drive change in a supply chain?

ERP systems:

What are the primary capabilities created by supply chain technology? How can they drive supply chain excellence?

Supply Chain Management: an Overview

Global Dimensions of Supply Chains

Role of Logistics in Supply Chains

Distribution and Omni Channel Network Design

Sourcing Materials and Services

Operations Producing Goods and Services

Demand Management

Order Management and Customer Service

Managing Inventory in the Supply Chain

Distribution

Transportation

Aligning Supply Chains

Supply Chain Performance Measurement and Financial Analysis

Strategic Challenges and Change for Supply Chains

Filters