Question 1

In direct shipping, ________ has an output of lower costs due to aggregation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Merchandise
B)  Goods Sold
C)  Inventory
D)  All of the above.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is/are the role/roles technology has played in SRM?

Accepted Answer

A)  Systems can show the current status of operations.
B)  Suppliers can communicate with customers in real time.
C)  Transactional processes can be automated.
D)  All of the above.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

How does the integration of applications in a SCM system benefit all three macro processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  It provides better implementation of shipment records.
B)  It provides assistance in decision making.
C)  It provides flexibility in SCM and CRM.
D)  None of the above.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

___________ creates new business designs and removes miscommunication and inter organizational tension.

Accepted Answer

A)  Integrated Supply Chain Management
B)  Inter-Organization Management
C)  Customer Relationship Management
D)  Supplier Relationship ManagementE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

In ________, an organization makes the conscious decision not to pursue the development of leading-edge practices in every area of the business.

Accepted Answer

A)  Outsourcing
B)  Single sourcing
C)  Multi sourcing
D)  All of the above.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

When an organizational structure is founded on business partnering concepts, it is important to ensure that _________to cooperation are first removed.

Accepted Answer

A)  External barriers
B)  Internal barriers
C)  Both
D)  None of the above.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

The Business Process Redesign helps SCM by ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Removing waste from the chain of activities
B)  Altering routes to fast delivery
C)  Eliminating the risk of theft
D)  All of the above.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

A sophisticated information infrastructure is needed to allow ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  In transit merge
B)  Out transit merge
C)  In and Out transit merge
D)  Backlog mergeE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Outbound transportation costs per unit have a tendency to be higher than inbound because _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Outbound lot sizes are larger
B)  Outbound lot sizes are heavier
C)  Outbound lot sizes need more space
D)  All of the above.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

___________ tools are used to collect and deliver information that support strategic decision making.

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategic business planning
B)  Strategic information planning
C)  Strategic collection
D)  All of the above.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Total logistics costs are made up of ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Inventory costs
B)  Transportation costs
C)  Facility costs
D)  All of the above.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

The ________ includes different technical, functional, or process deficiencies which push in favor of outsourcing options

Accepted Answer

A)  Pull set
B)  Push set
C)  Opportunity set
D)  Variable setE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The ____________ is a tool that facilitates valuable knowledge building for current and future improvement efforts.

Accepted Answer

A)  Order-to-knowledge model
B)  Order-to-data model
C)  Knowledge-to-data model
D)  Order-to-cash modelE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

___________ are the inter-channel communication and information linkages that are a critical element of effective supply chain management.

Accepted Answer

A)  Developed network links
B)  Integrated network links
C)  Inter-network links
D)  Double line linksE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

ISCM implementation creates unique opportunities for the technology aspect of the function. Which of the following is a way ISCM helps technology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Implementation of databases.
B)  Use of state-of-the-art equipment.
C)  Implementation of Internet.
D)  Implementation of OBAs.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Response times tend to be _____ when drop shipping is used.

Accepted Answer

A)  Shorter
B)  Longer
C)  Neither
D)  AverageE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

When compared to drop shipping, direct shipping has a ________ response time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Longer.
B)  Shorter.
C)  Equal.
D)  None of the above.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 4: Design and Improvement

ISCM implementation creates unique opportunities for the technology aspect of the function. Which of the following is a way ISCM helps technology?

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___________ tools are used to collect and deliver information that support strategic decision making.

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Response times tend to be _____ when drop shipping is used.

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The ________ includes different technical, functional, or process deficiencies which push in favor of outsourcing options

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___________ creates new business designs and removes miscommunication and inter organizational tension.

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In ________, an organization makes the conscious decision not to pursue the development of leading-edge practices in every area of the business.

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How does the integration of applications in a SCM system benefit all three macro processes?

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The ____________ is a tool that facilitates valuable knowledge building for current and future improvement efforts.

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In direct shipping, ________ has an output of lower costs due to aggregation.

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When compared to drop shipping, direct shipping has a ________ response time.

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When an organizational structure is founded on business partnering concepts, it is important to ensure that _________to cooperation are first removed.

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The Business Process Redesign helps SCM by ___________.

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Which of the following is/are the role/roles technology has played in SRM?

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___________ are the inter-channel communication and information linkages that are a critical element of effective supply chain management.

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Total logistics costs are made up of ____________.

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A sophisticated information infrastructure is needed to allow ___________.

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Outbound transportation costs per unit have a tendency to be higher than inbound because _____________.

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ISCM implementation creates unique opportunities for the technology aspect of the function. Which of the following is a way ISCM helps technology?

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___________ tools are used to collect and deliver information that support strategic decision making.

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Response times tend to be _____ when drop shipping is used.

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The ________ includes different technical, functional, or process deficiencies which push in favor of outsourcing options

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___________ creates new business designs and removes miscommunication and inter organizational tension.

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In ________, an organization makes the conscious decision not to pursue the development of leading-edge practices in every area of the business.

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How does the integration of applications in a SCM system benefit all three macro processes?

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The ____________ is a tool that facilitates valuable knowledge building for current and future improvement efforts.

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In direct shipping, ________ has an output of lower costs due to aggregation.

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When compared to drop shipping, direct shipping has a ________ response time.

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When an organizational structure is founded on business partnering concepts, it is important to ensure that _________to cooperation are first removed.

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The Business Process Redesign helps SCM by ___________.

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Which of the following is/are the role/roles technology has played in SRM?

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___________ are the inter-channel communication and information linkages that are a critical element of effective supply chain management.

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Total logistics costs are made up of ____________.

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A sophisticated information infrastructure is needed to allow ___________.

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Outbound transportation costs per unit have a tendency to be higher than inbound because _____________.

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