Question 1

Because ERP systems provide ________ information, decisions such as ordering raw materials can be based on actual inventory data.

Accepted Answer

A)  real-time 
B)  processed 
C)  supplier 
D)  reverse auction 
A)  real-time 
B)  processed 
C)  supplier 
D)  reverse auction A

Question 2

Supply webs, also known as exchanges, are virtual locations where buyers and sellers can meet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

________ are important components for connecting external supply chain partners and are usually secured via a VPN.

Accepted Answer

A)  Extranets 
B)  Intranets 
C)  Internets 
D)  WANs 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Extranets 
B)  Intranets 
C)  Internets 
D)  WANs 
E)  none of the above A

Question 4

The service industry has no finished goods inventory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

SCM integrates supply and demand management within and across companies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A complete SCM solution includes customers, service providers and partners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

________ is the first phase of the Enterprise Application Integration process.

Accepted Answer

A)  Solution outline 
B)  Architecture 
C)  Design 
D)  Implementation 
A)  Solution outline 
B)  Architecture 
C)  Design 
D)  Implementation

Question 8

The corporate ________ serves as a gateway to a corporate website that enables collaboration and access to company information.

Accepted Answer

A)  extranet 
B)  portal 
C)  internet 
D)  WAN 
E)  none of the above 
A)  extranet 
B)  portal 
C)  internet 
D)  WAN 
E)  none of the above

Question 9

Procurement is the B2C purchase and sale of supplies and services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The inventory system is one of the key drivers of supply chain performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Planning ________ refers to the joint design and execution of plans for product introduction, forecasting, and replenishment.

Accepted Answer

A)  design 
B)  synchronization 
C)  approval 
D)  collaboration 
A)  design 
B)  synchronization 
C)  approval 
D)  collaboration

Question 12

As companies work to focus on core competencies and become more flexible, they have reduced their ownership of raw material sources and distribution channels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

________ is not a benefit of Enterprise Application Integration.

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased efficiency 
B)  Lower costs 
C)  Expanding the diversity of data sets 
D)  Improved customer service 
A)  Increased efficiency 
B)  Lower costs 
C)  Expanding the diversity of data sets 
D)  Improved customer service

Question 14

Traditionally different departments such as marketing, purchasing, and manufacturing all shared the same objectives and worked together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

SCM focuses on a few key parties and processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The type of transportation used by a company will help to determine the location of facilities in the supply chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

CRM uses e-business concepts and Web technologies to manage inventory and information beyond the organization, upstream and downstream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

e-SCM unites all the steps in the business cycle, from initial product design until a finished product is delivered to the customer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In a supply chain, ________ are either production sites or warehouses.

Accepted Answer

A)  networks 
B)  suppliers 
C)  facilities 
D)  components 
A)  networks 
B)  suppliers 
C)  facilities 
D)  components

Question 20

The ________ process responds to customer demand by managing orders, and storing and delivering finished goods.

Accepted Answer

A)  manufacturing 
B)  order completion 
C)  order fulfillment 
D)  marketing 
E)  none of the above 
A)  manufacturing 
B)  order completion 
C)  order fulfillment 
D)  marketing 
E)  none of the above

Because ERP systems provide ________ information, decisions such as ordering raw materials can be based on actual inventory data.

Supply webs, also known as exchanges, are virtual locations where buyers and sellers can meet.

________ are important components for connecting external supply chain partners and are usually secured via a VPN.

The service industry has no finished goods inventory.

SCM integrates supply and demand management within and across companies.

A complete SCM solution includes customers, service providers and partners.

________ is the first phase of the Enterprise Application Integration process.

The corporate ________ serves as a gateway to a corporate website that enables collaboration and access to company information.

Procurement is the B2C purchase and sale of supplies and services.

The inventory system is one of the key drivers of supply chain performance.

Planning ________ refers to the joint design and execution of plans for product introduction, forecasting, and replenishment.

As companies work to focus on core competencies and become more flexible, they have reduced their ownership of raw material sources and distribution channels.

________ is not a benefit of Enterprise Application Integration.

Traditionally different departments such as marketing, purchasing, and manufacturing all shared the same objectives and worked together.

SCM focuses on a few key parties and processes.

The type of transportation used by a company will help to determine the location of facilities in the supply chain.

CRM uses e-business concepts and Web technologies to manage inventory and information beyond the organization, upstream and downstream.

e-SCM unites all the steps in the business cycle, from initial product design until a finished product is delivered to the customer.

In a supply chain, ________ are either production sites or warehouses.

The ________ process responds to customer demand by managing orders, and storing and delivering finished goods.

Introduction to Enterprise Systems for Management

Systems Integration

Enterprise Systems Architecture

Development Life Cycle

Implementation Strategies

Software and Vendor Selection

Operational and Post Implementation

Program and Project Management

Global, Ethics, and Security Management

Customer Relationship Management

Organizational Change and Business Process Reengineering

Filters

Exam 11: Supply Chain Management

Because ERP systems provide ________ information, decisions such as ordering raw materials can be based on actual inventory data.

Supply webs, also known as exchanges, are virtual locations where buyers and sellers can meet.

________ are important components for connecting external supply chain partners and are usually secured via a VPN.

The service industry has no finished goods inventory.

SCM integrates supply and demand management within and across companies.

A complete SCM solution includes customers, service providers and partners.

________ is the first phase of the Enterprise Application Integration process.

The corporate ________ serves as a gateway to a corporate website that enables collaboration and access to company information.

Procurement is the B2C purchase and sale of supplies and services.

The inventory system is one of the key drivers of supply chain performance.

Planning ________ refers to the joint design and execution of plans for product introduction, forecasting, and replenishment.

As companies work to focus on core competencies and become more flexible, they have reduced their ownership of raw material sources and distribution channels.

________ is not a benefit of Enterprise Application Integration.

Traditionally different departments such as marketing, purchasing, and manufacturing all shared the same objectives and worked together.

SCM focuses on a few key parties and processes.

The type of transportation used by a company will help to determine the location of facilities in the supply chain.

CRM uses e-business concepts and Web technologies to manage inventory and information beyond the organization, upstream and downstream.

e-SCM unites all the steps in the business cycle, from initial product design until a finished product is delivered to the customer.

In a supply chain, ________ are either production sites or warehouses.

The ________ process responds to customer demand by managing orders, and storing and delivering finished goods.

Introduction to Enterprise Systems for Management

Systems Integration

Enterprise Systems Architecture

Development Life Cycle

Implementation Strategies

Software and Vendor Selection

Operational and Post Implementation

Program and Project Management

Global, Ethics, and Security Management

Customer Relationship Management

Organizational Change and Business Process Reengineering

Filters