Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an internal cause of supply chain disruptions?

Accepted Answer

A) engineering changes 
B) batching of orders 
C) service or product promotions 
D) underfilled shipments 
A) engineering changes 
B) batching of orders 
C) service or product promotions 
D) underfilled shipments

Question 2

One of the benefits of a cooperative orientation in supplier relationships is:

Accepted Answer

A) the buyer sometimes suggests ways to improve the supplier's operations. 
B) the supplier implements its own quality standards. 
C) the buyer does not have to share much information with the supplier. 
D) the supplier has complete freedom in choosing the delivery time. 
A) the buyer sometimes suggests ways to improve the supplier's operations. 
B) the supplier implements its own quality standards. 
C) the buyer does not have to share much information with the supplier. 
D) the supplier has complete freedom in choosing the delivery time.

Question 3

________ is an extreme application of the forward placement tactic.

Accepted Answer

Vendor man

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a lever in an integrated supply chain?

Accepted Answer

A) collaborative activities by supply chain partners 
B) reduced replenishment lead times 
C) reduced order lot sizes 
D) elimination of product shortages and backorders 
A) collaborative activities by supply chain partners 
B) reduced replenishment lead times 
C) reduced order lot sizes 
D) elimination of product shortages and backorders

Question 5

The authors present four types of e-purchasing;what are they and how do they work? Which of these could be accomplished by the least IT-savvy supply chain? Why?

Accepted Answer

The four approaches to e-purchasing pres

Question 6

________ is the management of the acquisition process,which includes deciding which suppliers to use,negotiating contracts,and deciding whether to buy locally.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the management of the acquisition...

Question 7

Use the following to answer the questions below.
The Steele Bike Company assembles bicycles for a major retail toy outlet.The main purchase is bicycle frames for making these bicycles.Dan Steele,the owner,wants to locate a low-cost supplier for the frames used in this assembly operation.The supplier will be selected based on total annual cost to supply Steele's needs.Annual requirements are for 100,000 frames,and the company operates 200 days a year.Two suppliers,Acme and State,have quoted the same price for the frames,but quantities,lead times and shipping costs are considerably different.The following data are available for the two suppliers.
  
-Refer to the instruction above.What are the total annual costs if Acme is the supplier selected?

Accepted Answer

A) $4,010,450 
B) $113,550 
C) $4,001,050 
D) $4,011,550 
A) $4,010,450 
B) $113,550 
C) $4,001,050 
D) $4,011,550

Question 8

.What are the elements of the SCOR model?

Accepted Answer

The SCOR model focuses on basi

Question 9

Use the following to answer the questions below.
The Burdell Wheel and Tire Company assembles tires to wheel rims for use on cars during manufacture of vehicles by the automotive industry.Burdell wants to locate a low-cost supplier for the tires he uses in his assembly operation.The supplier will be selected based on total annual cost to supply Burdell's needs.Burdell's annual requirements are for 25,000 tires,and the company operates 250 days a year.The following data are available for two suppliers being considered.
  
-Refer to the instruction above.What are the annual material costs for Lexington Tire?

Accepted Answer

A) $60,000 
B) $750,000 
C) $725,000 
D) $3,000 
A) $60,000 
B) $750,000 
C) $725,000 
D) $3,000

Question 10

Suppliers can gain power from a number of sources in the buyer / supplier relationship.When a supplier values identification with a buyer,this is called a(n)________ source of power.

Accepted Answer

A) expert 
B) reward 
C) referent 
D) legal 
A) expert 
B) reward 
C) referent 
D) legal

Question 11

Which one of the following statements correctly represents a benefit of centralized buying?

Accepted Answer

A) Local managers have more control over their business. 
B) Purchases and production schedules are meshed more easily. 
C) Customization to local preferences is simplified. 
D) Increased buying power can result in significant savings in purchasing costs. 
A) Local managers have more control over their business. 
B) Purchases and production schedules are meshed more easily. 
C) Customization to local preferences is simplified. 
D) Increased buying power can result in significant savings in purchasing costs.

Question 12

Reducing the number of suppliers for an item carries an increased risk of interruption in supply.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Use the following to answer the questions below.
The Steele Bike Company assembles bicycles for a major retail toy outlet.The main purchase is bicycle frames for making these bicycles.Dan Steele,the owner,wants to locate a low-cost supplier for the frames used in this assembly operation.The supplier will be selected based on total annual cost to supply Steele's needs.Annual requirements are for 100,000 frames,and the company operates 200 days a year.Two suppliers,Acme and State,have quoted the same price for the frames,but quantities,lead times and shipping costs are considerably different.The following data are available for the two suppliers.
  
-Refer to the instruction above.What are the annual material savings available when comparing the two suppliers?

Accepted Answer

A) $7,800 
B) $390,000 
C) $750,000 
D) The materials are the same cost from either supplier 
A) $7,800 
B) $390,000 
C) $750,000 
D) The materials are the same cost from either supplier

Question 14

A systematic effort to reduce the cost or improve the performance of services or products is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) presourcing. 
B) cooperative orientation. 
C) supplier certification. 
D) value analysis. 
A) presourcing. 
B) cooperative orientation. 
C) supplier certification. 
D) value analysis.

Question 15

In presourcing,suppliers are selected early in the concept-development stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A catalog hub is a central distribution point where buyers may purchase items directly from manufacturers before the items are shipped to retailers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The cost of equipment,labor,facilities and maintenance must all be considered when a firm decides to use a contract carrier for its distribution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

One source of disruption caused by the internal supply chain is:

Accepted Answer

A) forecast error. 
B) underfilled shipments. 
C) volume changes. 
D) late deliveries. 
A) forecast error. 
B) underfilled shipments. 
C) volume changes. 
D) late deliveries.

Question 19

The bullwhip effect says that in any supply chain,the ordering patterns experience increasing variance as you move closer to the end customer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Suppliers can gain power from a number of sources in the buyer / supplier relationship.When a buyer has access to knowledge,information and skills desired by the supplier,this is called a(n)________ source of power.

Accepted Answer

A) expert 
B) reward 
C) referent 
D) coercive 
A) expert 
B) reward 
C) referent 
D) coercive

Exam 12: Supply Chain Integration

Which of the following is NOT an internal cause of supply chain disruptions?

One of the benefits of a cooperative orientation in supplier relationships is:

________ is an extreme application of the forward placement tactic.

Which of the following is NOT a lever in an integrated supply chain?

The authors present four types of e-purchasing;what are they and how do they work? Which of these could be accomplished by the least IT-savvy supply chain? Why?

________ is the management of the acquisition process,which includes deciding which suppliers to use,negotiating contracts,and deciding whether to buy locally.

.What are the elements of the SCOR model?

Suppliers can gain power from a number of sources in the buyer / supplier relationship.When a supplier values identification with a buyer,this is called a(n)________ source of power.

Which one of the following statements correctly represents a benefit of centralized buying?

Reducing the number of suppliers for an item carries an increased risk of interruption in supply.

A systematic effort to reduce the cost or improve the performance of services or products is known as:

In presourcing,suppliers are selected early in the concept-development stage.

A catalog hub is a central distribution point where buyers may purchase items directly from manufacturers before the items are shipped to retailers.

The cost of equipment,labor,facilities and maintenance must all be considered when a firm decides to use a contract carrier for its distribution.

One source of disruption caused by the internal supply chain is:

The bullwhip effect says that in any supply chain,the ordering patterns experience increasing variance as you move closer to the end customer.

Suppliers can gain power from a number of sources in the buyer / supplier relationship.When a buyer has access to knowledge,information and skills desired by the supplier,this is called a(n)________ source of power.

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