Question 1

Total logistics costs for a supply chain network are a sum of

Accepted Answer

A)  inventory and facility costs. 
B)  inventory, facility, and distributor costs. 
C)  facility, transportation, and distributor costs. 
D)  inventory, transportation, and facility costs. 
A)  inventory and facility costs. 
B)  inventory, facility, and distributor costs. 
C)  facility, transportation, and distributor costs. 
D)  inventory, transportation, and facility costs.

Question 2

Which of the following is a disadvantage of manufacturer/distributor storage with customer pickup?

Accepted Answer

A)  Customer experience is lower than other options because of the lack of home delivery. 
B)  Response time is similar to package carrier delivery with manufacturer or distributor storage. 
C)  Returnability is somewhat easier given that pickup location can handle returns. 
D)  Product availability is similar to other manufacturer or distributor storage options. 
A)  Customer experience is lower than other options because of the lack of home delivery. 
B)  Response time is similar to package carrier delivery with manufacturer or distributor storage. 
C)  Returnability is somewhat easier given that pickup location can handle returns. 
D)  Product availability is similar to other manufacturer or distributor storage options.

Question 3

The ease with which the customer can place and receive their order as well as other aspects of value that the sales staff provides is

Accepted Answer

A)  customer experience. 
B)  order visibility. 
C)  product availability. 
D)  response time. 
A)  customer experience. 
B)  order visibility. 
C)  product availability. 
D)  response time.

Question 4

The main advantage of in-transit merge over drop-shipping is

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to reduce cost of inventory by centralizing inventories at the manufacturer. 
B)  supply chains save on the fixed cost of facilities, because the need for other warehousing space in the supply chain has been eliminated. 
C)  somewhat lower transportation cost and improved customer experience. 
D)  order tracking is easy to implement because of the complete integration of information systems at both the retailer and the manufacturer. 
A)  the ability to reduce cost of inventory by centralizing inventories at the manufacturer. 
B)  supply chains save on the fixed cost of facilities, because the need for other warehousing space in the supply chain has been eliminated. 
C)  somewhat lower transportation cost and improved customer experience. 
D)  order tracking is easy to implement because of the complete integration of information systems at both the retailer and the manufacturer.

Question 5

Which of the following is an advantage of manufacturer storage with direct shipping?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transportation costs are low because the average outbound distance to the end consumer is small and package carriers are used to shipping the product. 
B)  Supply chains save on the fixed cost of facilities, because the need for other warehousing space in the supply chain has been eliminated. 
C)  Response times tend to be small because the order has to be transmitted from the retailer to the manufacturer. 
D)  Order tracking is easy to implement because of the complete integration of information systems at both the retailer and the manufacturer. 
A)  Transportation costs are low because the average outbound distance to the end consumer is small and package carriers are used to shipping the product. 
B)  Supply chains save on the fixed cost of facilities, because the need for other warehousing space in the supply chain has been eliminated. 
C)  Response times tend to be small because the order has to be transmitted from the retailer to the manufacturer. 
D)  Order tracking is easy to implement because of the complete integration of information systems at both the retailer and the manufacturer.

Question 6

Explain the measures of customer service that are influenced by the structure of the distribution network.

Accepted Answer

Response time is the time between when a

Question 7

The major disadvantage of a distribution network with local storage is the increased inventory and facility costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Explain how distributors add value to a supply chain and improve its performance.

Accepted Answer

Distributors add value to a supply chain

Question 9

Which of the following is a disadvantage of distributor storage with carrier delivery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Information infrastructure is simpler than manufacturer storage. 
B)  Response time is faster than with manufacturer storage. 
C)  Returnability is easier than with manufacturer storage. 
D)  Product variety is lower than with manufacturer storage. 
A)  Information infrastructure is simpler than manufacturer storage. 
B)  Response time is faster than with manufacturer storage. 
C)  Returnability is easier than with manufacturer storage. 
D)  Product variety is lower than with manufacturer storage.

Question 10

________ is a cost factor performance characteristic of Retail Storage at Consumer Pickup Sites that is higher than all other options.

Accepted Answer

A)  Transportation 
B)  Inventory 
C)  Information 
D)  Facilities and Handling 
A)  Transportation 
B)  Inventory 
C)  Information 
D)  Facilities and Handling

Question 11

The major disadvantage of in-transit merge compared to drop-shipping is

Accepted Answer

A)  transportation costs are high because the average outbound distance to the end consumer is large and package carriers are used to shipping the product. 
B)  response times tend to be large because the order has to be transmitted from the retailer to the manufacturer and shipping distances are on average longer from the manufacturer's centralized site. 
C)  order tracking becomes harder to implement because it requires complete integration of information systems at both the retailer and the manufacturer. 
D)  the additional effort during the merge itself. 
A)  transportation costs are high because the average outbound distance to the end consumer is large and package carriers are used to shipping the product. 
B)  response times tend to be large because the order has to be transmitted from the retailer to the manufacturer and shipping distances are on average longer from the manufacturer's centralized site. 
C)  order tracking becomes harder to implement because it requires complete integration of information systems at both the retailer and the manufacturer. 
D)  the additional effort during the merge itself.

Question 12

In order to reap the greatest return from the online channel for physical goods, firms should

Accepted Answer

A)  maximize the return for each distinct supply chain member. 
B)  minimize interactions between the buyer and the other supply chain members. 
C)  integrate it with their existing supply chain networks. 
D)  ensure that they have total ownership of the supply chain. 
A)  maximize the return for each distinct supply chain member. 
B)  minimize interactions between the buyer and the other supply chain members. 
C)  integrate it with their existing supply chain networks. 
D)  ensure that they have total ownership of the supply chain.

Question 13

Which distribution network is also referred to as drop-shipping with product delivered directly from the manufacturer to the customer location?

Accepted Answer

A)  Manufacturer storage with direct shipping 
B)  Manufacturer storage with direct shipping and in-transit merge 
C)  Distributor storage with package carrier delivery 
D)  Distributor storage with last mile delivery 
A)  Manufacturer storage with direct shipping 
B)  Manufacturer storage with direct shipping and in-transit merge 
C)  Distributor storage with package carrier delivery 
D)  Distributor storage with last mile delivery

Question 14

Distribution occurs between every pair of stages in the supply chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Online sales increase ________ when compared to the performance of traditional brick and mortar retail stores.

Accepted Answer

A)  outbound transportation costs 
B)  the inventory holding cost 
C)  the cost of building and maintaining facilities in a supply chain network 
D)  overall supply chain costs 
A)  outbound transportation costs 
B)  the inventory holding cost 
C)  the cost of building and maintaining facilities in a supply chain network 
D)  overall supply chain costs

Question 16

An online grocery store has a distinct advantage over a traditional model in the area of

Accepted Answer

A)  Processing costs 
B)  Transportation costs 
C)  Facility costs 
D)  Information costs 
A)  Processing costs 
B)  Transportation costs 
C)  Facility costs 
D)  Information costs

Question 17

Which of the following would be a disadvantage of manufacturer storage with direct shipping?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ability to reduce cost of inventory by centralizing inventories at the manufacturer. 
B)  The manufacturer has to postpone customization until after the customer order has been placed. 
C)  Supply chains have to eliminate other warehousing space to save on the fixed cost of facilities. 
D)  Response times tend to be large because the order has to be transmitted from the retailer to the manufacturer and shipping distances are on average longer from the manufacturer's centralized site. 
A)  The ability to reduce cost of inventory by centralizing inventories at the manufacturer. 
B)  The manufacturer has to postpone customization until after the customer order has been placed. 
C)  Supply chains have to eliminate other warehousing space to save on the fixed cost of facilities. 
D)  Response times tend to be large because the order has to be transmitted from the retailer to the manufacturer and shipping distances are on average longer from the manufacturer's centralized site.

Question 18

Distribution is a key driver of the overall profitability of a firm because

Accepted Answer

A)  the addition of distributors only adds cost to the supply chain. 
B)  it directly impacts both the supply chain cost and the customer experience. 
C)  it slows down the responsiveness of the supply chain. 
D)  it cannot be developed as a part of supply chain strategy. 
A)  the addition of distributors only adds cost to the supply chain. 
B)  it directly impacts both the supply chain cost and the customer experience. 
C)  it slows down the responsiveness of the supply chain. 
D)  it cannot be developed as a part of supply chain strategy.

Question 19

Outbound transportation costs per unit tend to be lower than inbound costs, because inbound lot sizes are typically larger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Consumers prefer purchasing commoditized products at a one-stop shop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Total logistics costs for a supply chain network are a sum of

Which of the following is a disadvantage of manufacturer/distributor storage with customer pickup?

The ease with which the customer can place and receive their order as well as other aspects of value that the sales staff provides is

The main advantage of in-transit merge over drop-shipping is

Which of the following is an advantage of manufacturer storage with direct shipping?

Explain the measures of customer service that are influenced by the structure of the distribution network.

The major disadvantage of a distribution network with local storage is the increased inventory and facility costs.

Explain how distributors add value to a supply chain and improve its performance.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of distributor storage with carrier delivery?

________ is a cost factor performance characteristic of Retail Storage at Consumer Pickup Sites that is higher than all other options.

The major disadvantage of in-transit merge compared to drop-shipping is

In order to reap the greatest return from the online channel for physical goods, firms should

Which distribution network is also referred to as drop-shipping with product delivered directly from the manufacturer to the customer location?

Distribution occurs between every pair of stages in the supply chain.

Online sales increase ________ when compared to the performance of traditional brick and mortar retail stores.

An online grocery store has a distinct advantage over a traditional model in the area of

Which of the following would be a disadvantage of manufacturer storage with direct shipping?

Distribution is a key driver of the overall profitability of a firm because

Outbound transportation costs per unit tend to be lower than inbound costs, because inbound lot sizes are typically larger.

Consumers prefer purchasing commoditized products at a one-stop shop.

Understanding the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Performance: Achieving Strategic Fit and Scope

Supply Chain Drivers and Metrics

Network Design in the Supply Chain

Designing Global Supply Chain Networks

Demand Forecasting in a Supply Chain

Aggregate Planning in a Supply Chain

Sales and Operations Planning: Planning Supply and Demand in a Supply Chain

Coordination in a Supply Chain

Managing Economies of Scale in the Supply Chain: Cycle Inventory

Managing Uncertainty in a Supply Chain: Safety Inventory

Determining the Optimal Level of Product Availability

Transportation in a Supply Chain

Sourcing Decisions in a Supply Chain

Pricing and Revenue Management in a Supply Chain

Sustainability and the Supply Chain

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Exam 4: Designing Distribution Networks and Applications to e-Business

Total logistics costs for a supply chain network are a sum of

Which of the following is a disadvantage of manufacturer/distributor storage with customer pickup?

The ease with which the customer can place and receive their order as well as other aspects of value that the sales staff provides is

The main advantage of in-transit merge over drop-shipping is

Which of the following is an advantage of manufacturer storage with direct shipping?

Explain the measures of customer service that are influenced by the structure of the distribution network.

The major disadvantage of a distribution network with local storage is the increased inventory and facility costs.

Explain how distributors add value to a supply chain and improve its performance.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of distributor storage with carrier delivery?

________ is a cost factor performance characteristic of Retail Storage at Consumer Pickup Sites that is higher than all other options.

The major disadvantage of in-transit merge compared to drop-shipping is

In order to reap the greatest return from the online channel for physical goods, firms should

Which distribution network is also referred to as drop-shipping with product delivered directly from the manufacturer to the customer location?

Distribution occurs between every pair of stages in the supply chain.

Online sales increase ________ when compared to the performance of traditional brick and mortar retail stores.

An online grocery store has a distinct advantage over a traditional model in the area of

Which of the following would be a disadvantage of manufacturer storage with direct shipping?

Distribution is a key driver of the overall profitability of a firm because

Outbound transportation costs per unit tend to be lower than inbound costs, because inbound lot sizes are typically larger.

Consumers prefer purchasing commoditized products at a one-stop shop.

Understanding the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Performance: Achieving Strategic Fit and Scope

Supply Chain Drivers and Metrics

Network Design in the Supply Chain

Designing Global Supply Chain Networks

Demand Forecasting in a Supply Chain

Aggregate Planning in a Supply Chain

Sales and Operations Planning: Planning Supply and Demand in a Supply Chain

Coordination in a Supply Chain

Managing Economies of Scale in the Supply Chain: Cycle Inventory

Managing Uncertainty in a Supply Chain: Safety Inventory

Determining the Optimal Level of Product Availability

Transportation in a Supply Chain

Sourcing Decisions in a Supply Chain

Pricing and Revenue Management in a Supply Chain

Sustainability and the Supply Chain

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