Exam 13: Global Sourcing and Procurement

The step in the Six-step Process for Green Sourcing where a set of metrics against which the supplier will be measured for the contract's duration is called: ______________________.

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Question 41

The phenomenon that magnifies the variability in order quantities for goods as orders move through the supply-chain from the customer to the producer is called the bullwhip effect.

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Question 42

The optimal strategy for functional products is to use a responsive supply-chain.

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Question 43

Outsourcing allows a firm to achieve an improved focus on its core competencies.

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Question 44

An estimate of the cost of an item that includes all the costs related to the procurement and use of an item,including any related costs in disposing of the item after it is no longer useful is called what? ______________________.

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Question 45

Which of the following is an organizationally-driven reason for outsourcing?

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Question 46

The total cost of ownership (TCO)can be categorized into three areas: acquisition costs,ownership costs,and post-ownership costs.

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Question 47

In Hau Lee's uncertainty framework to classify supply chains,a supply chain for innovative products with an evolving supply process is called which of the following?

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Question 48

If the average aggregate inventory value is $100,000 and the cost of goods sold is $450,000,which of the following is inventory turnover?

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Question 49

In Hau Lee's uncertainty framework to classify supply chains,a supply chain for functional products with an evolving supply process is called which of the following?

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Question 50

In Hau Lee's uncertainty framework to classify supply chains,a supply chain that combines the strengths of a "risk-hedging" and a "responsive" supply chain is called what? ______________________________________

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Question 51

A financially-driven reason for outsourcing is that it can shorten cycle time.

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Question 52

The inventory turnover ratio used in measuring supply-chain efficiency is found by the ratio of which of the following?

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Question 53

Which of the following is one of the strategic characteristics to consider when deciding how supplier relationships should be structured on the continuum between vertical integration (do not outsource)to arm's length relationships (outsource)?

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Question 54

What is the effect of the lack of synchronization among supply-chain members called? ________________________

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Question 55

When considering outsourcing,what should firms be sure to avoid?

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Question 56

Outsourcing is the act of moving some of a firm's internal activities and decision responsibility to outside providers.

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Question 57

Name the four types of supply chain in Hau Lee's uncertainty framework for classifying supply chains. 1. 2. 3. 4.

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Question 58

A stable supply process is one where the manufacturing process and the underlying technology are mature and the supply base is well established.

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Question 59

Capability Sourcing refers to outsourcing the functions that they do best to trusted key partners.

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The step in the Six-step Process for Green Sourcing where a set of metrics against which the supplier will be measured for the contract's duration is called: ______________________.

The phenomenon that magnifies the variability in order quantities for goods as orders move through the supply-chain from the customer to the producer is called the bullwhip effect.

The optimal strategy for functional products is to use a responsive supply-chain.

Outsourcing allows a firm to achieve an improved focus on its core competencies.

An estimate of the cost of an item that includes all the costs related to the procurement and use of an item,including any related costs in disposing of the item after it is no longer useful is called what? ______________________.

Which of the following is an organizationally-driven reason for outsourcing?

The total cost of ownership (TCO)can be categorized into three areas: acquisition costs,ownership costs,and post-ownership costs.

In Hau Lee's uncertainty framework to classify supply chains,a supply chain for innovative products with an evolving supply process is called which of the following?

If the average aggregate inventory value is $100,000 and the cost of goods sold is $450,000,which of the following is inventory turnover?

In Hau Lee's uncertainty framework to classify supply chains,a supply chain for functional products with an evolving supply process is called which of the following?

In Hau Lee's uncertainty framework to classify supply chains,a supply chain that combines the strengths of a "risk-hedging" and a "responsive" supply chain is called what? ______________________________________

A financially-driven reason for outsourcing is that it can shorten cycle time.

The inventory turnover ratio used in measuring supply-chain efficiency is found by the ratio of which of the following?

Which of the following is one of the strategic characteristics to consider when deciding how supplier relationships should be structured on the continuum between vertical integration (do not outsource)to arm's length relationships (outsource)?

What is the effect of the lack of synchronization among supply-chain members called? ________________________

When considering outsourcing,what should firms be sure to avoid?

Outsourcing is the act of moving some of a firm's internal activities and decision responsibility to outside providers.

Name the four types of supply chain in Hau Lee's uncertainty framework for classifying supply chains. 1. 2. 3. 4.

A stable supply process is one where the manufacturing process and the underlying technology are mature and the supply base is well established.

Capability Sourcing refers to outsourcing the functions that they do best to trusted key partners.

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Strategy and Sustainability

Forecasting

Strategic Capacity Management

Projects

Manufacturing and Service Processes

Service Processes

Sales and Operations Planning

Material Requirements Planning

Quality Management and Six Sigma

Inventory Management

Lean Supply Chains

Location, Logistics, and Distribution

Filters

Exam 13: Global Sourcing and Procurement

The step in the Six-step Process for Green Sourcing where a set of metrics against which the supplier will be measured for the contract's duration is called: ______________________.

The phenomenon that magnifies the variability in order quantities for goods as orders move through the supply-chain from the customer to the producer is called the bullwhip effect.

The optimal strategy for functional products is to use a responsive supply-chain.

Outsourcing allows a firm to achieve an improved focus on its core competencies.

An estimate of the cost of an item that includes all the costs related to the procurement and use of an item,including any related costs in disposing of the item after it is no longer useful is called what? ______________________.

Which of the following is an organizationally-driven reason for outsourcing?

The total cost of ownership (TCO)can be categorized into three areas: acquisition costs,ownership costs,and post-ownership costs.

In Hau Lee's uncertainty framework to classify supply chains,a supply chain for innovative products with an evolving supply process is called which of the following?

If the average aggregate inventory value is $100,000 and the cost of goods sold is $450,000,which of the following is inventory turnover?

In Hau Lee's uncertainty framework to classify supply chains,a supply chain for functional products with an evolving supply process is called which of the following?

In Hau Lee's uncertainty framework to classify supply chains,a supply chain that combines the strengths of a "risk-hedging" and a "responsive" supply chain is called what? ______________________________________

A financially-driven reason for outsourcing is that it can shorten cycle time.

The inventory turnover ratio used in measuring supply-chain efficiency is found by the ratio of which of the following?

Which of the following is one of the strategic characteristics to consider when deciding how supplier relationships should be structured on the continuum between vertical integration (do not outsource)to arm's length relationships (outsource)?

What is the effect of the lack of synchronization among supply-chain members called? ________________________

When considering outsourcing,what should firms be sure to avoid?

Outsourcing is the act of moving some of a firm's internal activities and decision responsibility to outside providers.

Name the four types of supply chain in Hau Lee's uncertainty framework for classifying supply chains. 1.________________________ 2.________________________ 3.________________________ 4.________________________

A stable supply process is one where the manufacturing process and the underlying technology are mature and the supply base is well established.

Capability Sourcing refers to outsourcing the functions that they do best to trusted key partners.

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Strategy and Sustainability

Forecasting

Strategic Capacity Management

Projects

Manufacturing and Service Processes

Service Processes

Sales and Operations Planning

Material Requirements Planning

Quality Management and Six Sigma

Inventory Management

Lean Supply Chains

Location, Logistics, and Distribution

Filters

Name the four types of supply chain in Hau Lee's uncertainty framework for classifying supply chains. 1. 2. 3. 4.