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Which of the following can be classified as a 3PL?
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BUSI 110 MIDTERM Exam - Coastline Community College
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Which of the following can be classified as a 3PL?
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A company that offers warehousing services
A company that offers warehousing services
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A company that offers transportation services
A company that offers transportation services
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A company that offers customs clearing services
A company that offers customs clearing services
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All of these
All of these
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0 multiple_choice_question 5113934
Which of the following would be a good reason to outsource (buy) versus making?
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To utilize existing capacity within a company's own firm
To utilize existing capacity within a company's own firm
To utilize existing capacity within a company's own firm
To utilize existing capacity within a company's own firm
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No competent supplier presently produces the needed item
No competent supplier presently produces the needed item
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A firm lacks the technology or expertise to produce an item
A firm lacks the technology or expertise to produce an item
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To have more direct control over the design and production of an end item
To have more direct control over the design and production of an end item
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Which of the following types of warehouses takes a large number of LTL shipments and repackages them in TL or CL quantities to a manufacturer or user-facility located in another area or region?
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Transfer warehouse
Transfer warehouse
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Consolidation warehouse
Consolidation warehouse
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Breakbulk warehouse
Breakbulk warehouse
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Public warehouse
Public warehouse
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Private warehouse
Private warehouse
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0 multiple_choice_question 5113941
While most public procurement is focused on goals similar to those of purchasing departments in the private sector, U.S. federal government purchases must comply with the:
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Fair Standards and Equitable Purchases Act
Fair Standards and Equitable Purchases Act
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Federal Code of Conduct for Procurement
Federal Code of Conduct for Procurement
exact_answer none 69975
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Federal Acquisition Regulation
Federal Acquisition Regulation
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Services and Materials Acquisition Act
Services and Materials Acquisition Act
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The following supply chain concept was introduced in the 1990's in an attempt to reduce waste and increase performance:
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Offshoring
Offshoring
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Vertical Integration
Vertical Integration
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Material Requirement Planning
Material Requirement Planning
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Business Process Reengineering
Business Process Reengineering
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0 multiple_choice_question 5113899
Which of the following modes of cargo transport can be characterized as being the most inexpensive and very slow, yet good for transporting very heavy goods a long-distance?
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Rail Carriers
Rail Carriers
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Water/Rail Carriers
Water/Rail Carriers
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Air Carriers
Air Carriers
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Motor Carriers
Motor Carriers
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Water Carriers
Water Carriers
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When a material is not available in the warehouse and there is no current supplier for the item, the buyer must identify a pool of suppliers and issue a:
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Purchase Order
Purchase Order
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Contract for Sale
Contract for Sale
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Request for Quotation
Request for Quotation
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Sales Order
Sales Order
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Question 8
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Which of the following documents is considered the buyer's offer to purchase products or services from a supplier, is legally binding once the supplier accepts it, and usually has the terms and conditions of purchase preprinted on the back of the document?
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Purchase order
Purchase order
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Material requisition
Material requisition
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Purchase requisition
Purchase requisition
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Planned order release
Planned order release
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0 multiple_choice_question 5113915
Which of the following is a reason small value purchases are handled differently?
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To control unnecessary administrative costs
To control unnecessary administrative costs
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To obtain a higher quality product
To obtain a higher quality product
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To give the buyer additional supplier choices
To give the buyer additional supplier choices
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To have better tracking of material usage
To have better tracking of material usage
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The following is an example of the bullwhip effect:
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Barkley's products are so successful that it adds a new retailer for distribution
Barkley's products are so successful that it adds a new retailer for distribution
Barkley's products are so successful that it adds a new retailer for distribution
Barkley's products are so successful that it adds a new retailer for distribution
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Barkley's is unhappy with the performance of a distributor which causes a chain-reaction of replacements to companies involved in its supply chain
Barkley's is unhappy with the performance of a distributor which causes a chain-reaction of replacements to companies involved in its supply chain
Barkley's is unhappy with the performance of a distributor which causes a chain-reaction of replacements to companies involved in its supply chain
Barkley's is unhappy with the performance of a distributor which causes a chain-reaction of replacements to companies involved in its supply chain
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Barkley's incorrectly anticipates consumer demand resulting in stockouts at several popular retailers
Barkley's incorrectly anticipates consumer demand resulting in stockouts at several popular retailers
Barkley's incorrectly anticipates consumer demand resulting in stockouts at several popular retailers
Barkley's incorrectly anticipates consumer demand resulting in stockouts at several popular retailers
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Barkley's produces a defective product and thus realizes an excessive increase in consumer returns
Barkley's produces a defective product and thus realizes an excessive increase in consumer returns
Barkley's produces a defective product and thus realizes an excessive increase in consumer returns
Barkley's produces a defective product and thus realizes an excessive increase in consumer returns
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Which of the following would be considered a third party provider?
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A firm that leases storage warehousing
A firm that leases storage warehousing
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A Raw materials supplier
A Raw materials supplier
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An end product manufacturer
An end product manufacturer
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An intermediate component manufacturer
An intermediate component manufacturer
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The acts of receiving shipments, breaking down shipments, repackaging shipments, and distributing components to a manufacturing location or finished products to customers by a distribution center is referred to as:
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Customs Brokering
Customs Brokering
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Piggy backing
Piggy backing
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Logistics Brokers
Logistics Brokers
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Crossdocking
Crossdocking
exact_answer none 6174
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Transshipping
Transshipping
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Which of the following carriers typically transports goods for the company that owns the carrier, they are not subject to economic regulation, and since the fleets are rather large the cost of transport is very likely less than if the company had hired another company to provide the service?
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Common carrier
Common carrier
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Private Carrier
Private Carrier
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Contract Carrier
Contract Carrier
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Exempt Carrier
Exempt Carrier
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all of the above
all of the above
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Right-shoring refers to:
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An expansion of the supply chain
An expansion of the supply chain
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Contraction activities within the supply chain
Contraction activities within the supply chain
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An increase in the responsiveness of the supply chain
An increase in the responsiveness of the supply chain
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3495
A decrease in the responsiveness of the supply chain
A decrease in the responsiveness of the supply chain
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According to the text, a warehouse location strategy that proposes locating a warehouse closest to the sources of supply is referred to as:
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b and c
b and c
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Intermediately positioned strategy
Intermediately positioned strategy
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Supply positioned strategy
Supply positioned strategy
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Market positioned strategy
Market positioned strategy
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Product positioned strategy
Product positioned strategy
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Which of the following statements is TRUE?
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Strategic partnerships are seen as one of the foundations of supply chain management
Strategic partnerships are seen as one of the foundations of supply chain management
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Supply chain management was invented by the auto manufacturing industry
Supply chain management was invented by the auto manufacturing industry
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Purchasing is seen as the final and most difficult step in the supply chain
Purchasing is seen as the final and most difficult step in the supply chain
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Service response logistics is the digital distribution of services
Service response logistics is the digital distribution of services
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Assembly or production of finished products, producing the right amount of product, and ensuring that finished products meet specific quality, cost, and customer service requirements are all important issues that are most closely related to:
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Operations
Operations
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Distribution
Distribution
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Purchasing
Purchasing
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Integration
Integration
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According to the text, the FOUR important elements of the supply chain are:
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Purchasing, manufacturing, logistics, transportation
Purchasing, manufacturing, logistics, transportation
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Supply, operations, logistics, integration
Supply, operations, logistics, integration
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Purchasing, manufacturing, transportation, retail stores
Purchasing, manufacturing, transportation, retail stores
exact_answer none 91010
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Supply, operations, manufacturing, distribution
Supply, operations, manufacturing, distribution
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The term Supply Chain Management and the field of study it represents today seems to have emerged in the:
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1990's
1990's
1990's
1990's
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1970's
1970's
1970's
1970's
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1980's
1980's
1980's
1980's
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1960's
1960's
1960's
1960's
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Benefits derived from implementing e-procurement systems include all of the following EXCEPT:
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Creates numerous additional job opportunities in the purchasing department
Creates numerous additional job opportunities in the purchasing department
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Allows buyers to submit bids and suppliers to respond to those bids in real time
Allows buyers to submit bids and suppliers to respond to those bids in real time
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Increases the accuracy in communication between buyers and suppliers
Increases the accuracy in communication between buyers and suppliers
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Tracking bids and transactions is easier and faster
Tracking bids and transactions is easier and faster
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Costs associated with investigating alternative suppliers and investigating alternative delivery options can be classified as:
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Post-transaction costs
Post-transaction costs
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Pre-transaction costs
Pre-transaction costs
exact_answer none 41317
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All of these
All of these
exact_answer none 69890
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Transaction costs
Transaction costs
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The purchasing managers at Sunnydale Corporation decide to intentionally increase purchases from small, women-owned suppliers. This decision can be considered:
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Ethical Sourcing
Ethical Sourcing
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Unethical
Unethical
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Utilitarianism
Utilitarianism
exact_answer none 76842
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Illegal
Illegal
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Which of the following is TRUE?
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The key to successful partnerships is developing performance measures with weights greater than 3.50.
The key to successful partnerships is developing performance measures with weights greater than 3.50.
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Continuous improvement and change management are both keys to building successful partnerships.
Continuous improvement and change management are both keys to building successful partnerships.
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ISO 75000 is the supplier award given to the highest rated supplier in Japan.
ISO 75000 is the supplier award given to the highest rated supplier in Japan.
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SRM software modules are very affordable (less than $50,000) and can be implemented with a week.
SRM software modules are very affordable (less than $50,000) and can be implemented with a week.
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The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) does NOT include which of the following:
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Workers receive a 30 minute break for an 8 hour shift
Workers receive a 30 minute break for an 8 hour shift
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Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected
Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected
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Working hours are not excessive
Working hours are not excessive
exact_answer none 39892
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Regular employment is provided
Regular employment is provided
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Which of the following is important in developing successful relationships in a partnership?
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Commitment by top management
Commitment by top management
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All of these
All of these
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Interpersonal relationships between employees of the companies
Interpersonal relationships between employees of the companies
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Mutual/compatible needs that result in a win-win situation for the partners
Mutual/compatible needs that result in a win-win situation for the partners
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Which of the following could be an ethical and environmental certification requirement?
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All of these
All of these
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Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification
exact_answer none 58529
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Fair Trade certification
Fair Trade certification
exact_answer none 17483
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Energy Star certification
Energy Star certification
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The application of ethical principles to business situations can be referred to as:
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Ethical Sourcing
Ethical Sourcing
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Strategic Sourcing
Strategic Sourcing
exact_answer none 72444
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Social responsibility
Social responsibility
exact_answer none 53240
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Business ethics
Business ethics
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SRM software should be capable of:
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Integration of the supply chain making it possible to monitor multiple departments and processes both internally and externally
Integration of the supply chain making it possible to monitor multiple departments and processes both internally and externally
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Automating transactional processes
Automating transactional processes
exact_answer none 38470
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All of these
All of these
exact_answer none 85400
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Making information flow between partners more visible
Making information flow between partners more visible
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According to the text, key ingredients for developing successful supply partnerships include all of the following EXCEPT:
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Performance metrics
Performance metrics
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Personal relationships
Personal relationships
exact_answer none 62433
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Individualized objectives
Individualized objectives
exact_answer none 35703
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30650
Mutual benefits and needs
Mutual benefits and needs
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Supplier Development includes all EXCEPT which of the following?
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Financial and human resource investments
Financial and human resource investments
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Reducing the supply base
Reducing the supply base
exact_answer none 54781
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Working with suppliers to lower the total cost of materials purchased
Working with suppliers to lower the total cost of materials purchased
exact_answer none 82328
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Training of the suppliers personnel
Training of the suppliers personnel
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Promoting diversity by intentionally buying from small firms or ethnic minority businesses. This is an example of:
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Sustainable sourcing
Sustainable sourcing
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Ethical sourcing
Ethical sourcing
exact_answer none 4903
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Supply base rationalization
Supply base rationalization
exact_answer none 85216
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Supply base sourcing
Supply base sourcing
exact_answer none 40336
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Why do firms assess their sourcing capabilities?
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It helps them improve communication with their suppliers.
It helps them improve communication with their suppliers.
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They can gauge their success in improving their own value-enhancing contributions to the firm
They can gauge their success in improving their own value-enhancing contributions to the firm
exact_answer none 99504
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They can easily spot suppliers who are not practicing sustainable sourcing practices.
They can easily spot suppliers who are not practicing sustainable sourcing practices.
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They are looking for ways to reduce their employee headcount.
They are looking for ways to reduce their employee headcount.
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The benefits of implementing an effective supplier certification program include all of the following EXCEPT:
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Building long-term beneficial relationships
Building long-term beneficial relationships
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Increasing supplier base
Increasing supplier base
exact_answer none 37235
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Reducing time spent on incoming inspections
Reducing time spent on incoming inspections
exact_answer none 1480
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Recognizing excellence
Recognizing excellence
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Cutting back on packaging, fuel, or electricity is an example of:
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Global sourcing
Global sourcing
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Sustainable sourcing
Sustainable sourcing
exact_answer none 41868
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Ethical sourcing
Ethical sourcing
exact_answer none 15358
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Sole sourcing
Sole sourcing
exact_answer none 9170
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According to the textbook, which of the following companies utilizes a supplier development program called Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement (SQDI) focused on improving the quality of the goods and services purchased and minimize the time needed to inspect incoming products?
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Intel
Intel
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General Motors
General Motors
exact_answer none 2150
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78313
Boeing
Boeing
exact_answer none 78313
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95615
Target
Target
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Which of the following is NOT important in developing a successful strategic alliance?
60331
Investigating the capabilities and core competencies of the supplier
Investigating the capabilities and core competencies of the supplier
exact_answer none 60331
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73878
Open lines of communication that both promote sharing and secure confidentiality
Open lines of communication that both promote sharing and secure confidentiality
exact_answer none 73878
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30465
Developing performance metrics
Developing performance metrics
exact_answer none 30465
margin of error +/-
7306
Developing efficient processes that will remain unchanged for the duration of the partnership
Developing efficient processes that will remain unchanged for the duration of the partnership
exact_answer none 7306
margin of error +/-
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0 multiple_choice_question 5114255
Which of the following is NOT a step suggested in the Supply Chain Sourcing Strategy Framework?
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Establish corporate ethical and sustainable sourcing policies.
Establish corporate ethical and sustainable sourcing policies.
exact_answer none 14122
margin of error +/-
58904
Prioritize items based on ethical and sustainability opportunities and ease of implementation.
Prioritize items based on ethical and sustainability opportunities and ease of implementation.
exact_answer none 58904
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62815
Distribute free samples of all purchased products to the end-user for detailed evaluation and feedback on supply chain development
Distribute free samples of all purchased products to the end-user for detailed evaluation and feedback on supply chain development
exact_answer none 62815
margin of error +/-
83365
Develop a performance measurement system.
Develop a performance measurement system.
exact_answer none 83365
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0 multiple_choice_question 5114240
Summers, Inc. needs to generate a list of good/services purchased per supplier. Which type software program can the manager consult to obtain the information?
98118
SRM
SRM
exact_answer none 98118
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18641
ISO 14000
ISO 14000
exact_answer none 18641
margin of error +/-
81009
SCSS
SCSS
exact_answer none 81009
margin of error +/-
20682
ISO 9000
ISO 9000
exact_answer none 20682
margin of error +/-
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0 multiple_choice_question 5114234
Direct benefits of ISO 14000 include:
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All of these
All of these
exact_answer none 17177
margin of error +/-
75391
Reduced defect rates
Reduced defect rates
exact_answer none 75391
margin of error +/-
36687
Improved on-time delivery rates
Improved on-time delivery rates
exact_answer none 36687
margin of error +/-
82443
Reduction of pollution emission
Reduction of pollution emission
exact_answer none 82443
margin of error +/-
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0 multiple_choice_question 5114230
A company using a weighted-criteria evaluation system has established these 3 categories and the appropriate weight in parentheses: Quality(0.30), Delivery(0.20), Cost(0.50). The scores for each category are shown below. Which of the following companies has the highest total score?
12245
Company A: Quality(90), Delivery(80), Cost(60)
Company A: Quality(90), Delivery(80), Cost(60)
exact_answer none 12245
margin of error +/-
22759
All companies scored the same.
All companies scored the same.
exact_answer none 22759
margin of error +/-
51745
Company C: Quality(70), Delivery(80), Cost(80)
Company C: Quality(70), Delivery(80), Cost(80)
exact_answer none 51745
margin of error +/-
59242
Company B: Quality(70), Delivery(90), Cost(80)
Company B: Quality(70), Delivery(90), Cost(80)
exact_answer none 59242
margin of error +/-
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0 multiple_choice_question 5113831
The acronym ERP is short for:
8689
Electronic Requirements Provider
Electronic Requirements Provider
exact_answer none 8689
margin of error +/-
21596
Executive Resource Plan
Executive Resource Plan
exact_answer none 21596
margin of error +/-
80501
Electronic Resource Provider
Electronic Resource Provider
exact_answer none 80501
margin of error +/-
35730
Enterprise Resource Planning
Enterprise Resource Planning
exact_answer none 35730
margin of error +/-
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0 multiple_choice_question 5113845
Which of the following is a reason firms are migrating to ERP systems?
20988
ERP systems are inexpensive to implement
ERP systems are inexpensive to implement
exact_answer none 20988
margin of error +/-
41415
ERP systems are successful with two-dimensional processes
ERP systems are successful with two-dimensional processes
exact_answer none 41415
margin of error +/-
83113
ERP systems are easy to implement, particularly in large organizations
ERP systems are easy to implement, particularly in large organizations
exact_answer none 83113
margin of error +/-
17510
ERP systems are not successful with two-dimensional processes
ERP systems are not successful with two-dimensional processes
exact_answer none 17510
margin of error +/-
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0 multiple_choice_question 5113825
In a bill of materials, items at which level are independent demand items?
53453
Level 1
Level 1
exact_answer none 53453
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48650
Level 3
Level 3
exact_answer none 48650
margin of error +/-
19797
Level 2
Level 2
exact_answer none 19797
margin of error +/-
55399
Level 0
Level 0
exact_answer none 55399
margin of error +/-
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0 multiple_choice_question 5113814
What does the acronym CPFR represent?
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Centralized purchasing and forecasting relationships
Centralized purchasing and forecasting relationships
exact_answer none 43490
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7650
Collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment
Collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment
exact_answer none 7650
margin of error +/-
72754
Collaborative purchasing, forecasting, and receivables
Collaborative purchasing, forecasting, and receivables
exact_answer none 72754
margin of error +/-
23005
Coordinated planning and forecasting relationships
Coordinated planning and forecasting relationships
exact_answer none 23005
margin of error +/-
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0 multiple_choice_question 5113849
The following time-series approach to forecasting uses historical data to generate a forecast and works well when demand is fairly stable over time:
16321
Simple Moving Average
Simple Moving Average
exact_answer none 16321
margin of error +/-
94149
Weighted Moving Average
Weighted Moving Average
exact_answer none 94149
margin of error +/-
76432
Exponential Smoothing
Exponential Smoothing
exact_answer none 76432
margin of error +/-
70729
Nave Forecast
Nave Forecast
exact_answer none 70729
margin of error +/-
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0 multiple_choice_question 5113823
To check the feasibility of the Master Production Schedule, one would look to:
13116
Material Requirement Plan
Material Requirement Plan
exact_answer none 13116
margin of error +/-
96467
Distribution Requirement Plan
Distribution Requirement Plan
exact_answer none 96467
margin of error +/-
81402
Rough-Cut Capacity Plan
Rough-Cut Capacity Plan
exact_answer none 81402
margin of error +/-
50366
Capacity Requirement Plan
Capacity Requirement Plan
exact_answer none 50366
margin of error +/-
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0 multiple_choice_question 5113827
Which of the following is the hierarchical operations planning process order?
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1st - Capacity requirements plan (CRP) 2nd - Resource requirements plan (RRP), 3rd - Rough-cut capacity plan (RCCP),
1st - Capacity requirements plan (CRP) 2nd - Resource requirements plan (RRP), 3rd - Rough-cut capacity plan (RCCP),
exact_answer none 40813
margin of error +/-
7364
1st - Resource requirements plan (RRP), 2nd - Rough-cut capacity plan (RCCP), 3rd - Capacity requirements plan (CRP)
1st - Resource requirements plan (RRP), 2nd - Rough-cut capacity plan (RCCP), 3rd - Capacity requirements plan (CRP)
exact_answer none 7364
margin of error +/-
51023
None of these
None of these
exact_answer none 51023
margin of error +/-
9487
1st - Rough-cut capacity plan (RCCP), 2nd - Resource requirements plan (RRP), 3rd - Capacity requirements plan (CRP)
1st - Rough-cut capacity plan (RCCP), 2nd - Resource requirements plan (RRP), 3rd - Capacity requirements plan (CRP)
exact_answer none 9487
margin of error +/-
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0 multiple_choice_question 5113800
Which of the following indices provided by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) is considered the most important by economists because it is a composite of five weighted, seasonally adjusted indices?
58570
New Orders Index
New Orders Index
exact_answer none 58570
margin of error +/-
36235
Purchasing Managers Index
Purchasing Managers Index
exact_answer none 36235
margin of error +/-
60370
Production and Inventory Index
Production and Inventory Index
exact_answer none 60370
margin of error +/-
78744
Export Orders Index
Export Orders Index
exact_answer none 78744
margin of error +/-
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0 multiple_choice_question 5113806
The exponential smoothing forecast has the same value as the nave forecast when forecast error in the exponential smoothing model is equal to:
66307
Insufficient information provided to determine answer
Insufficient information provided to determine answer
exact_answer none 66307
margin of error +/-
55769
0
0
exact_answer none 55769
margin of error +/-
88602
1
1
exact_answer none 88602
margin of error +/-
42469
0.5
0.5
exact_answer none 42469
margin of error +/-
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0 multiple_choice_question 5113817
Qualitative methods of forecasting include which of the following:
81080
All of these
All of these
exact_answer none 81080
margin of error +/-
98152
Customer Surveys
Customer Surveys
exact_answer none 98152
margin of error +/-
86923
Sales Force Composite
Sales Force Composite
exact_answer none 86923
margin of error +/-
64280
Jury of Executive Opinion
Jury of Executive Opinion
exact_answer none 64280
margin of error +/-
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0 multiple_choice_question 5113841
What is the most important output of the MRP?
36283
Distribution requirements plan
Distribution requirements plan
exact_answer none 36283
margin of error +/-
3371
Aggregate production plan
Aggregate production plan
exact_answer none 3371
margin of error +/-
39873
Planned order releases
Planned order releases
exact_answer none 39873
margin of error +/-
733
Bill of materials
Bill of materials
exact_answer none 733
margin of error +/-
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0 multiple_choice_question 5113820
Which strategy relies on a constant output rate and capacity while varying inventory and backlog levels to handle the fluctuating demand pattern?
27863
The Chase Production Strategy
The Chase Production Strategy
exact_answer none 27863
margin of error +/-
68759
The Level Production Strategy
The Level Production Strategy
exact_answer none 68759
margin of error +/-
87914
Mixed Production Strategy
Mixed Production Strategy
exact_answer none 87914
margin of error +/-
99800
The Aggregate Production Strategy
The Aggregate Production Strategy
exact_answer none 99800
margin of error +/-
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0 multiple_choice_question 5113838
According to the textbook, which of the following is considered a reason that ERP implementations fail?
13342
Top management becomes overcommitted to the point where they constantly encourage the employees during implementation
Top management becomes overcommitted to the point where they constantly encourage the employees during implementation
exact_answer none 13342
margin of error +/-
93510
All of these
All of these
exact_answer none 93510
margin of error +/-
7130
The organization may lack the necessary workforce and expertise to properly implement the system
The organization may lack the necessary workforce and expertise to properly implement the system
exact_answer none 7130
margin of error +/-
42972
Organizations tend to spend too much time and money training their employees on the new system
Organizations tend to spend too much time and money training their employees on the new system
exact_answer none 42972
margin of error +/-
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0 multiple_choice_question 5113842
Which of the following MRP terms represents a committed order awaiting delivery for a specific period?
11113
Net requirement
Net requirement
exact_answer none 11113
margin of error +/-
26776
Time bucket
Time bucket
exact_answer none 26776
margin of error +/-
79180
Projected on-hand inventory
Projected on-hand inventory
exact_answer none 79180
margin of error +/-
44788
Scheduled receipt
Scheduled receipt
exact_answer none 44788
margin of error +/-
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0 multiple_choice_question 5113812
Data Set E2 Month/Actual/Forecast: 1/10/11; 2/8/10; 3/9/8; 4/6/6; 5/7/8. A forecasting method has produced the following data over the past 5 months shown in Data Set E2. What is the mean absolute deviation (accurate to 2 decimals)?
94819
1.20
1.20
exact_answer none 94819
margin of error +/-
18695
1.00
1.00
exact_answer none 18695
margin of error +/-
56815
0.60
0.60
exact_answer none 56815
margin of error +/-
35229
1.25
1.25
exact_answer none 35229
margin of error +/-
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0 multiple_choice_question 5113803
Data Set E1 Period/Sales Volume: 1/10000; 2/12400; 3/14250; 4/15750; 5/20500; 6/18500; 7/15750; 8/20500; 9/21500; 10/22550. Using Data Set E1, what would be the forecast for period 6 using the exponential smoothing method? Assume the forecast for period 5 is 14000. Use a smoothing constant of 0.4 (Choose the closest answer.)
85579
19700
19700
exact_answer none 85579
margin of error +/-
89835
14575
14575
exact_answer none 89835
margin of error +/-
26204
16600
16600
exact_answer none 26204
margin of error +/-
84378
26100
26100
exact_answer none 84378
margin of error +/-
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0 multiple_choice_question 5113837
Organizations that choose to implement the best applications or modules for each of the different functional departments associated with the supply chain versus choosing to implement one single system with all of the desired applications from a single vendor is said to have chosen a(n):
6977
Elite integrator solution
Elite integrator solution
exact_answer none 6977
margin of error +/-
39067
Best-of-breed solution
Best-of-breed solution
exact_answer none 39067
margin of error +/-
38703
Premier application solution
Premier application solution
exact_answer none 38703
margin of error +/-
64935
Multi-modular solution
Multi-modular solution
exact_answer none 64935
margin of error +/-
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While ERP is a relatively new technology, it has grown rapidly since the early 1990s. Which of the following is the reason that has contributed to its rapid growth?
62132
All of these
All of these
exact_answer none 62132
margin of error +/-
63610
The trend for companies to eliminate their supply chain partners
The trend for companies to eliminate their supply chain partners
exact_answer none 63610
margin of error +/-
50443
The increased use of email during the 1990's
The increased use of email during the 1990's
The increased use of email during the 1990's
The increased use of email during the 1990's
exact_answer none 50443
margin of error +/-
22999
The year 2000 millennium bug
The year 2000 millennium bug
exact_answer none 22999
margin of error +/-
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic methods used to calculate the available-to-promise quantities?
48546
Cumulative available-to-promise without looking ahead
Cumulative available-to-promise without looking ahead
exact_answer none 48546
margin of error +/-
35730
Cumulative available-to-promise with looking ahead
Cumulative available-to-promise with looking ahead
exact_answer none 35730
margin of error +/-
66902
Discrete available-to-promise
Discrete available-to-promise
exact_answer none 66902
margin of error +/-
17619
Indiscrete available-to-promise
Indiscrete available-to-promise
exact_answer none 17619
margin of error +/-
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Organizations that choose to implement one single system with all of the desired applications from a single vendor versus choosing to implement the best applications or modules for each of the different functional departments associated with the supply chain is said to have chosen a(n):
54198
Premier application solution
Premier application solution
exact_answer none 54198
margin of error +/-
58735
Best-of-breed solution
Best-of-breed solution
exact_answer none 58735
margin of error +/-
69409
Single integrator solution
Single integrator solution
exact_answer none 69409
margin of error +/-
33115
Elite integrator solution
Elite integrator solution
exact_answer none 33115
margin of error +/-
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The UNLV Bookstore sells a unique calculator to college students. The demand for this calculator has a normal distribution with an average daily demand of 20 units and a standard deviation of 4 units per day. The lead time for this calculator is very stable at 9 days. Compute the statistical reorder point that results in a 95 percent in-stock probability (Z = 1.65).
98995
80 units
80 units
exact_answer none 98995
margin of error +/-
3786
19.8 units
19.8 units
exact_answer none 3786
margin of error +/-
80006
199.8 units
199.8 units
exact_answer none 80006
margin of error +/-
63368
720 units
720 units
exact_answer none 63368
margin of error +/-
70892
180 units
180 units
exact_answer none 70892
margin of error +/-
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Which of the following best describes the five S's?
19084
These are five different kinds of manufacturing layouts
These are five different kinds of manufacturing layouts
exact_answer none 19084
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53389
Five ways to reduce inventories on the shop floor
Five ways to reduce inventories on the shop floor
exact_answer none 53389
margin of error +/-
73594
Refer to methods for reducing setup times
Refer to methods for reducing setup times
exact_answer none 73594
margin of error +/-
4322
These were originally Japanese words relating to industrial housekeeping
These were originally Japanese words relating to industrial housekeeping
exact_answer none 4322
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Japanese manufacturing firms sometimes create cooperative coalitions with their suppliers in order to provide the suppliers with a certain degree of financial support. What are these cooperative coalitions called?
51177
Kaizen Networks
Kaizen Networks
exact_answer none 51177
margin of error +/-
33098
Kanban Networks
Kanban Networks
exact_answer none 33098
margin of error +/-
82988
Jidoka Networks
Jidoka Networks
exact_answer none 82988
margin of error +/-
81138
Keiretsu Networks
Keiretsu Networks
exact_answer none 81138
margin of error +/-
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0 multiple_choice_question 5114121
Efficient Consumer Response was initially developed in the 1990's for the following industry:
89461
Small Electronics
Small Electronics
exact_answer none 89461
margin of error +/-
59101
Fashion
Fashion
exact_answer none 59101
margin of error +/-
4901
Grocery
Grocery
exact_answer none 4901
margin of error +/-
71887
Automobile
Automobile
exact_answer none 71887
margin of error +/-
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0 multiple_choice_question 5114120
The Quick Response program, developed in the 1980's, was an offshoot of the following supply chain concept:
27407
Cross Docking
Cross Docking
exact_answer none 27407
margin of error +/-
40863
Six Sigma
Six Sigma
exact_answer none 40863
margin of error +/-
62184
Just-in-Time
Just-in-Time
exact_answer none 62184
margin of error +/-
80699
Efficient Consumer Response
Efficient Consumer Response
exact_answer none 80699
margin of error +/-
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Which of the following is NOT consistent with the lean philosophy?
85140
Developing a culture of continuous improvement within the organization
Developing a culture of continuous improvement within the organization
exact_answer none 85140
margin of error +/-
44219
Increasing batch size to take advantage of economies of scale
Increasing batch size to take advantage of economies of scale
exact_answer none 44219
margin of error +/-
3054
Cross-training employees to increase processing flexibility
Cross-training employees to increase processing flexibility
exact_answer none 3054
margin of error +/-
47031
Positioning WIP inventories near each processing center
Positioning WIP inventories near each processing center
exact_answer none 47031
margin of error +/-
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0 multiple_choice_question 5114111
When demand and delivery lead time are known and constant, reorder point is the ____.
77960
average inventory
average inventory
exact_answer none 77960
margin of error +/-
66475
economic order quantity
economic order quantity
exact_answer none 66475
margin of error +/-
86873
sum of demand during lead time and safety stock
sum of demand during lead time and safety stock
exact_answer none 86873
margin of error +/-
62652
demand during lead time
demand during lead time
exact_answer none 62652
margin of error +/-
34602
safety stock
safety stock
exact_answer none 34602
margin of error +/-
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The common term across the seven wastes is:
15589
Robust
Robust
exact_answer none 15589
margin of error +/-
74582
Keiretsu
Keiretsu
exact_answer none 74582
margin of error +/-
39929
Overspending
Overspending
exact_answer none 39929
margin of error +/-
13275
Excess
Excess
exact_answer none 13275
margin of error +/-
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0 multiple_choice_question 5114105
Use this information below to calculate the optimal order quantity: Annual demand for backpacks is 43,000 units The cost to place an order is $220 The per unit cost of the item is $60.00 The annual holding rate is 37.5% Choose the closest answer.
44578
920 units
920 units
exact_answer none 44578
margin of error +/-
57154
830 units
830 units
exact_answer none 57154
margin of error +/-
91937
710 units
710 units
exact_answer none 91937
margin of error +/-
35517
250 units
250 units
exact_answer none 35517
margin of error +/-
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Which of the following is a global RFID challenge?
66733
Globally, the RFID industry does not have its own UHF spectrum allocation.
Globally, the RFID industry does not have its own UHF spectrum allocation.
exact_answer none 66733
margin of error +/-
19186
None of these.
None of these.
exact_answer none 19186
margin of error +/-
16770
Foreign firms are skeptical about sharing potentially confidential information with foreign businesses.
Foreign firms are skeptical about sharing potentially confidential information with foreign businesses.
exact_answer none 16770
margin of error +/-
27583
All of the above.
All of the above.
exact_answer none 27583
margin of error +/-
97716
UHF signals are reflected by metal and absorbed by water.
UHF signals are reflected by metal and absorbed by water.
exact_answer none 97716
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Answer the following questions regarding quantitative and qualitative forecasting:
a. Define quantitative forecasting.
b. Explain the naive forecasting method and give an example. What are the benefits of using the naive forecasting method? Under which circumstances would one utilize a combination of both quantitative and qualitative forecasting?
Your Answer:
Quantitative Forecasting is a tool to predict future demand based orders based on the past demand information which could lead to waste since phases of materials do have a high demand at one point and crash the next. A great example would be the " fidget spinner" when they were first released to to the public (not including the main purpose which is for anxiety) they were in high demand and the value of them ranged from $10 dollars to $20 dollars. Now they are buy one get one free at local stores. Qualitative forecasting is dependent on subjective opinions from a group of experts as for Quantitative is based off of data. Using the data can see the product's progress and can see where and when it is dropping after calculations and can attempt to forecast it correctly, Coca cola does a good job of it.
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Warehousing is considered a very important part of the transportation process. Why is it that many buildings that used to be called warehouses typically refer to themselves as distribution centers nowadays?
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A warehouse is a term used for a long term placement of items and stored as for distribution it is referred to shipments coming in getting broken down and shipped off to the locations that are needing it. Warehouses prefer to go by distro centers due to the fact they do more than just store the items they also include cross docking.
Warehouses provide strategic supply chain services. They enable firms to store their purchases, work in progress, and finished goods, and perform breakbulk and assembly operations. They allow faster and more frequent deliveries of finished products to customers, resulting in a high level of customer service. Companies view warehouses as a competitive resource. In many cases, warehouses receive bulk shipments break them down, repackage items into outgoing orders and then distribute these orders to buyers.
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As relationships with suppliers become more trusted, reliable, and long-term in nature, early supplier involvement has become a popular strategy among firms. Explain the benefits gained from using this strategy.
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Having a good relationship with a long term supplier can have many benefits such as cost being lowered, ensuring products are on time.
The benefits of trusted reliable and long-term supplier relationships include: reduced cost, improved quality, reduced development time, increased trust and cooperation.
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