Question 1

Supply chain event management applies technology to the activities in the order life cycle from inquiry to sale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Inbound logistics acquires raw materials and resources and distributes them to manufacturing as required.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Where would you find the manufacturer and distributor in a typical supply chain?

Accepted Answer

A) Upstream 
B) Downstream 
C) In the middle 
D) Not on the supply chain 
A) Upstream 
B) Downstream 
C) In the middle 
D) Not on the supply chain

Question 4

Selling chain management enables an organization to react more quickly to resolve supply chain issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the ability to view all areas up and down the supply chain in real time?

Accepted Answer

A) Bullwhip effect 
B) Demand planning software 
C) Supply chain visibility 
D) Supply chain execution software 
A) Bullwhip effect 
B) Demand planning software 
C) Supply chain visibility 
D) Supply chain execution software

Question 6

Electronic data interchange occurs when distorted product-demand information ripples from one partner to the next throughout the supply chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The process of 3D printing (additive manufacturing) builds-layer by layer in an additive process-a three-dimensional solid object from a digital model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is a supply chain planning system?

Accepted Answer

A) Views all areas up and down the supply chain in real time. 
B) Uses advanced mathematical algorithms to improve the flow and efficiency of the supply chain while reducing inventory. 
C) Ensures supply chain cohesion by automating the different activities of the supply chain. 
D) Occurs when distorted product-demand information ripples from one partner to the next throughout the supply chain. 
A) Views all areas up and down the supply chain in real time. 
B) Uses advanced mathematical algorithms to improve the flow and efficiency of the supply chain while reducing inventory. 
C) Ensures supply chain cohesion by automating the different activities of the supply chain. 
D) Occurs when distorted product-demand information ripples from one partner to the next throughout the supply chain.

Question 9

What is supply chain visibility?

Accepted Answer

A) Enables viewing of all areas up and down the supply chain in real time. 
B) Uses advanced mathematical algorithms to improve the flow and efficiency of the supply chain while reducing inventory. 
C) Ensures supply chain cohesion by automating the different activities of the supply chain. 
D) Occurs when distorted product-demand information ripples from one partner to the next throughout the supply chain. 
A) Enables viewing of all areas up and down the supply chain in real time. 
B) Uses advanced mathematical algorithms to improve the flow and efficiency of the supply chain while reducing inventory. 
C) Ensures supply chain cohesion by automating the different activities of the supply chain. 
D) Occurs when distorted product-demand information ripples from one partner to the next throughout the supply chain.

Question 10

Logistics includes activities that govern the flow of tangible, physical materials through the supply chain such as shipping, transport, distribution, and warehousing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the bullwhip effect?

Accepted Answer

A) Views all areas up and down the supply chain in real time. 
B) Uses advanced mathematical algorithms to improve the flow and efficiency of the supply chain while reducing inventory. 
C) Ensures supply chain cohesion by automating the different activities of the supply chain. 
D) Occurs when distorted product-demand information ripples from one partner to the next throughout the supply chain. 
A) Views all areas up and down the supply chain in real time. 
B) Uses advanced mathematical algorithms to improve the flow and efficiency of the supply chain while reducing inventory. 
C) Ensures supply chain cohesion by automating the different activities of the supply chain. 
D) Occurs when distorted product-demand information ripples from one partner to the next throughout the supply chain.

Question 12

Materials management includes activities that govern the flow of tangible, physical materials through the supply chain such as shipping, transport, distribution, and warehousing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is it called when distorted product-demand information ripples from one partner to the next throughout the supply chain?

Accepted Answer

A) Bullwhip effect 
B) Demand planning systems 
C) Supply chain planning systems 
D) Supply chain execution systems 
A) Bullwhip effect 
B) Demand planning systems 
C) Supply chain planning systems 
D) Supply chain execution systems

Question 14

Supply chain execution systems ensure supply chain cohesion by automating the different activities of the supply chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems are used to create the digital designs and then manufacture the products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In which of the five basic supply chain activities do you manufacture products and create production schedules?

Accepted Answer

A) Plan 
B) Source 
C) Deliver 
D) Make 
A) Plan 
B) Source 
C) Deliver 
D) Make

Question 17

What is the maker movement?

Accepted Answer

A) Systems used to create the digital designs and then manufacture the products. 
B) A cultural trend that places value on an individual's ability to be a creator of things as well as a consumer of things. 
C) A community center that provides technology, manufacturing equipment, and educational opportunities to the public that would otherwise be inaccessible or unaffordable. 
D) Serialization of or the ability to track individual items by using the unique serial number associated with each RFID tag. 
A) Systems used to create the digital designs and then manufacture the products. 
B) A cultural trend that places value on an individual's ability to be a creator of things as well as a consumer of things. 
C) A community center that provides technology, manufacturing equipment, and educational opportunities to the public that would otherwise be inaccessible or unaffordable. 
D) Serialization of or the ability to track individual items by using the unique serial number associated with each RFID tag.

Question 18

Logistics includes the processes that control the distribution, maintenance, and replacement of materials and personnel to support the supply chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Robotics focuses on creating artificial intelligence devices that can move and react to sensory input.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A drone is an unmanned aircraft that can fly autonomously, or without a human.Amazon.com is piloting drone aircraft for package deliveries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Extending the Organization Supply Chain Management

Supply chain event management applies technology to the activities in the order life cycle from inquiry to sale.

Inbound logistics acquires raw materials and resources and distributes them to manufacturing as required.

Where would you find the manufacturer and distributor in a typical supply chain?

Selling chain management enables an organization to react more quickly to resolve supply chain issues.

What is the ability to view all areas up and down the supply chain in real time?

Electronic data interchange occurs when distorted product-demand information ripples from one partner to the next throughout the supply chain.

The process of 3D printing (additive manufacturing) builds-layer by layer in an additive process-a three-dimensional solid object from a digital model.

What is a supply chain planning system?

What is supply chain visibility?

Logistics includes activities that govern the flow of tangible, physical materials through the supply chain such as shipping, transport, distribution, and warehousing.

What is the bullwhip effect?

Materials management includes activities that govern the flow of tangible, physical materials through the supply chain such as shipping, transport, distribution, and warehousing.

What is it called when distorted product-demand information ripples from one partner to the next throughout the supply chain?

Supply chain execution systems ensure supply chain cohesion by automating the different activities of the supply chain.

Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems are used to create the digital designs and then manufacture the products.

In which of the five basic supply chain activities do you manufacture products and create production schedules?

What is the maker movement?

Logistics includes the processes that control the distribution, maintenance, and replacement of materials and personnel to support the supply chain.

Robotics focuses on creating artificial intelligence devices that can move and react to sensory input.

A drone is an unmanned aircraft that can fly autonomously, or without a human.Amazon.com is piloting drone aircraft for package deliveries.

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