Exam 14: Supply Chain Integration

Knoxville Industries had their supplier design the improved body armor for their new apparel.This level of supplier involvement,known as ________ was sure to result in a pain free season.

The SCOR model focuses on the basic supply chain processes of:

Which of the following changes would increase the likelihood of a supply chain experiencing the bullwhip effect?

Green purchasing involves identifying,assessing,and managing the flow of environmental waste and finding ways to reduce it and minimize its impact on the environment.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage resulting from a firm outsourcing its customer service process?

The order-fulfillment process involves the activities to deliver a product or service to the customer.

A new product development team that is composed of product and process engineers,marketers,quality specialists,and buyers that work together to make sure the new product can actually be built is engaging in:

Use the following to answer the questions below. The Steele Bike Company has completed a total cost analysis for two suppliers of bicycle frames to support their business.They also consider on-time speed,top quality and customization in their selection process.Each criterion is given a weight (total = 100 points),and each supplier is scored on each criterion (1 = poor,10 = excellent).The data are shown in the following table. -Refer to the instruction above.Using the preference matrix approach for selecting suppliers,what is Acme's total weighted score?

A cross-docking warehouse holds inventory from manufacturers until retailers are prepared to sell the items.

The product development team ensures compatibility of the proposed product with corporate strategy and regulatory standards in the:

Supply chain integration is the effective coordination of supply chain processes through the seamless flow of information to suppliers,up and down the supply chain

Which of the following statements about cross-docking is NOT correct?

Compare and contrast competitive orientation versus cooperative orientation for supplier relations.

The ramp-up stage of the development process precedes the full launch stage.

Table 14.1 Alison's Accessories is a high volume worldwide fashion house with outlets in 65 countries.Sadly,space does not permit an exhaustive list but once the test is over,check out their website.Kalil,the supply chain manager is conducting her usual thorough analysis of her final four candidates for supplier and has developed the following tables of pertinent costs and other shipping metrics.Regardless of supplier,Alison's Accessories will operate 220 days per year and has forecast annual demand of 250,000 units.Kalil has obtained quotes for three different shipment sizes (Freight Costs table).All costs are in US Dollars. Unit costs Freight Costs Other Costs -Use Table 14.1 to answer the question.Kalil believes in buying in bulk,regardless of who the supplier is.Which supplier would result in the lowest total cost using this criterion?

The ________ process involves the activities required to register the need for a product or service and to confirm the acceptance of the order.

Which one of the following statements is TRUE about a cooperative orientation in supplier relationships?

Approaches to e-purchasing include all of the following EXCEPT:

Jackson Sheds has four different warehouse configurations under study,ranging from four warehouses to seven warehouses (only integer values).Each warehouse has a capacity of 300 units and costs $200 to maintain over the course of a year.Demand can range from 1000 units per year up to 2000 units in increments of 250 units.If the system warehouse capacity is sufficient to handle the year's demand,then the per unit cost is $2 per unit,but if the warehouse capacity is insufficient,the per unit cost for each unit in excess of system capacity is $5 per unit.The likelihood for each possible demand is shown in the table. Which warehouse configuration is BEST for Jackson Sheds?

________ is a systematic effort to reduce the cost or improve the performance of products and services,either purchased or produced.