Question 1

Which of these is an essential characteristic of the cloud model?

Accepted Answer

A) distributed intelligence 
B) third normal form 
C) asynchronous communication 
D) resource pooling 
A) distributed intelligence 
B) third normal form 
C) asynchronous communication 
D) resource pooling

Question 2

The third, and most important, way information adds value is through the ________, involves taking raw information and organizing, selecting, synthesizing, and distributing it in a manner that creates whole new sources of value.

Accepted Answer

creation o

Question 3

________ enable users to perform tasks such as charting work flows, developing cost estimates for processes, and simulating process performance.

Accepted Answer

Business p

Question 4

A supply chain information system that is used in the internal supply chain at the strategic level is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) CRM. 
B) DSS. 
C) ERP. 
D) SRM. 
A) CRM. 
B) DSS. 
C) ERP. 
D) SRM.

Question 5

All information systems are computer-based.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Customer segment analysis, product life cycle forecasting, and what-if analysis for capacity decisions are capabilities that a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) execution and transaction processing supply chain information system might possess. 
B) strategic supply chain decision making information system might possess. 
C) routine supply chain decision making information system might possess. 
D) tactical supply chain information system might possess. 
A) execution and transaction processing supply chain information system might possess. 
B) strategic supply chain decision making information system might possess. 
C) routine supply chain decision making information system might possess. 
D) tactical supply chain information system might possess.

Question 7

The authors make the point that cloud computing has in many respects made life easier for business and for consumers. Discuss three negative aspects to cloud computing.

Accepted Answer

Examples will vary, but might include se

Question 8

The ability to handle some exceptions while supporting rule-based decision making in fairly short time frames are capabilities that a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) execution and transaction processing supply chain information system might possess. 
B) strategic supply chain information system might possess. 
C) routine supply chain decision making information system might possess. 
D) tactical supply chain information system might possess. 
A) execution and transaction processing supply chain information system might possess. 
B) strategic supply chain information system might possess. 
C) routine supply chain decision making information system might possess. 
D) tactical supply chain information system might possess.

Question 9

At the lowest level of the organization, the information flows are highly automated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

How will cloud computing impact operations and supply chain management?

Accepted Answer

First, cloud computing makes it much eas

Question 11

What is the purpose of an ERP system and what advantages does it hold over the more traditional system it replaces?

Accepted Answer

An enterprise resource planning (ERP)sys

Question 12

Long-term strategic questions such as facility location and sizing are addressed by ________.

Accepted Answer

network de

Question 13

SAP and Oracle are ERP vendors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of these is NOT an essential characteristic of the cloud model?

Accepted Answer

A) rapid elasticity 
B) telepresence 
C) on-demand self-service 
D) resource pooling 
A) rapid elasticity 
B) telepresence 
C) on-demand self-service 
D) resource pooling

Question 15

A system that controls all aspects of a company's business from production, through human resources, to accounting and other departments and accomplishes this with a centralized database is ________.

Accepted Answer

an enterpr

Question 16

At one time, if an organization wanted to automate using a computer system, they had to develop the program on their own. Today, there is software available to perform virtually every business function although most of them will not conform exactly to what a company needs. Describe two software tools that can be used for business process analysis and design.

Accepted Answer

Two key tools for business process analy

Question 17

A key performance measure for an execution and transaction processing system would be:

Accepted Answer

A) flexibility. 
B) form. 
C) function. 
D) accuracy. 
A) flexibility. 
B) form. 
C) function. 
D) accuracy.

Question 18

Which of the following statements regarding enterprise resource planning systems is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Most companies using ERP use their system to serve all of the information requirements. 
B) The primary advantage of ERP systems is that they pull together all of the classic business functions into a single, tightly integrated package. 
C) All of the business functions running from an ERP system use a common database. 
D) Making ERP systems integrate with other applications in a business presents a significant technological challenge. 
A) Most companies using ERP use their system to serve all of the information requirements. 
B) The primary advantage of ERP systems is that they pull together all of the classic business functions into a single, tightly integrated package. 
C) All of the business functions running from an ERP system use a common database. 
D) Making ERP systems integrate with other applications in a business presents a significant technological challenge.

Question 19

What are the functions and relationships between both customer and supplier relationship management and internal supply chain management?

Accepted Answer

Customer relationship management is a te

Question 20

An execution and transaction processing level system that is used throughout the supply chain is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) CRM system. 
B) DS system. 
C) ERP system. 
D) SRM system. 
A) CRM system. 
B) DS system. 
C) ERP system. 
D) SRM system.

Which of these is an essential characteristic of the cloud model?

The third, and most important, way information adds value is through the ________, involves taking raw information and organizing, selecting, synthesizing, and distributing it in a manner that creates whole new sources of value.

________ enable users to perform tasks such as charting work flows, developing cost estimates for processes, and simulating process performance.

A supply chain information system that is used in the internal supply chain at the strategic level is a(n):

All information systems are computer-based.

Customer segment analysis, product life cycle forecasting, and what-if analysis for capacity decisions are capabilities that a(n):

The authors make the point that cloud computing has in many respects made life easier for business and for consumers. Discuss three negative aspects to cloud computing.

The ability to handle some exceptions while supporting rule-based decision making in fairly short time frames are capabilities that a(n):

At the lowest level of the organization, the information flows are highly automated.

How will cloud computing impact operations and supply chain management?

What is the purpose of an ERP system and what advantages does it hold over the more traditional system it replaces?

Long-term strategic questions such as facility location and sizing are addressed by ________.

SAP and Oracle are ERP vendors.

Which of these is NOT an essential characteristic of the cloud model?

A system that controls all aspects of a company's business from production, through human resources, to accounting and other departments and accomplishes this with a centralized database is ________.

A key performance measure for an execution and transaction processing system would be:

Which of the following statements regarding enterprise resource planning systems is NOT correct?

What are the functions and relationships between both customer and supplier relationship management and internal supply chain management?

An execution and transaction processing level system that is used throughout the supply chain is a(n):

Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management

Operations and Supply Chain Strategies

Process Choice and Layout Decisions in Manufacturing and Services

Business Processes

Managing Quality

Managing Capacity

S: Advanced Waiting Line Theory and Simulation Modeling

Supply Management

Logistics

Forecasting

Sales and Operations Planning Aggregate Planning

Managing Inventory Throughout the Supply Chain

Managing Production Across the Supply Chain

Jitlean Production

Managing Projects

Developing Products and Services

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Exam 12: S: Supply Chain Information Systems

Which of these is an essential characteristic of the cloud model?

The third, and most important, way information adds value is through the ________, involves taking raw information and organizing, selecting, synthesizing, and distributing it in a manner that creates whole new sources of value.

________ enable users to perform tasks such as charting work flows, developing cost estimates for processes, and simulating process performance.

A supply chain information system that is used in the internal supply chain at the strategic level is a(n):

All information systems are computer-based.

Customer segment analysis, product life cycle forecasting, and what-if analysis for capacity decisions are capabilities that a(n):

The authors make the point that cloud computing has in many respects made life easier for business and for consumers. Discuss three negative aspects to cloud computing.

The ability to handle some exceptions while supporting rule-based decision making in fairly short time frames are capabilities that a(n):

At the lowest level of the organization, the information flows are highly automated.

How will cloud computing impact operations and supply chain management?

What is the purpose of an ERP system and what advantages does it hold over the more traditional system it replaces?

Long-term strategic questions such as facility location and sizing are addressed by ________.

SAP and Oracle are ERP vendors.

Which of these is NOT an essential characteristic of the cloud model?

A system that controls all aspects of a company's business from production, through human resources, to accounting and other departments and accomplishes this with a centralized database is ________.

A key performance measure for an execution and transaction processing system would be:

Which of the following statements regarding enterprise resource planning systems is NOT correct?

What are the functions and relationships between both customer and supplier relationship management and internal supply chain management?

An execution and transaction processing level system that is used throughout the supply chain is a(n):

Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management

Operations and Supply Chain Strategies

Process Choice and Layout Decisions in Manufacturing and Services

Business Processes

Managing Quality

Managing Capacity

S: Advanced Waiting Line Theory and Simulation Modeling

Supply Management

Logistics

Forecasting

Sales and Operations Planning Aggregate Planning

Managing Inventory Throughout the Supply Chain

Managing Production Across the Supply Chain

Jitlean Production

Managing Projects

Developing Products and Services

Filters