Question 1

RFID chips:
(I)  are used to track goods in distribution.
(II)  are used to track job progress in production.
(III)  are used to provide special instructions to operators.
(IV)  can be used in inventory record keeping.

Accepted Answer

A)   II and III only
B)   I and II only
C)   II, III, and IV
D)   I, II, and IV
E)   IV onlyF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

One of the biggest ethical risks in supply chain management is that the __________ supply chain member tends to be the one that suffers the blame and/or lost goodwill when something goes wrong.

Accepted Answer

A)   most responsible
B)   buying
C)   most visible
D)   supplying
E)   most ethicalF) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

Every business organization is part of at least one supply chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is not a performance driver?

Accepted Answer

A)   quality
B)   cost
C)   stability
D)   velocity
E)   flexibilityF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 5

Scheduling and maintaining equipment are operational decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Logistics includes all of these except:

Accepted Answer

A)   the movement of materials within a production facility.
B)   incoming shipments of goods or materials.
C)   outgoing shipments of goods or materials.
D)   customer selection.
E)   returned goods processing.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Information technology is the key to success of global supply chains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An advantage of decentralized purchasing is the attention given to local needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A factor that makes it desirable for business organizations to actively manage their supply chains is:

Accepted Answer

A)   more potential vendors.
B)   increasing globalization.
C)   downsizing.
D)   the Internet.
E)   RFIDs.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 10

The materials in the supply chain flow toward the end of the chain, while the information and the dollars move toward the beginning of the chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

One of the major reasons for a company to adopt third-party logistics is to concentrate on one's core business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is part of the purchasing cycle?
(I)  Purchasing selects a supplier.
(II)  Orders from vendors are received.
(III)  Purchasing receives a requisition.

Accepted Answer

A)   II and III
B)   I, II, and III
C)   I only
D)   I and II
E)   I and IIIF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Our organization can obtain visibility to potential trading partners on the Internet by using:

Accepted Answer

A)   C2C.
B)   B2C.
C)   B2B.
D)   C2B.
E)   2BC.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

E-commerce refers to the use of electronic technology to facilitate business transactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In purchasing, one's only ethical obligation is to one's suppliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not a benefit of centralized purchasing?

Accepted Answer

A)   potential for quantity discounts
B)   better service from suppliers
C)   quick response to local needs
D)   potential for use of purchasing specialists
E)   supplier researchF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 17

In e-commerce, the front-end design is significantly more important than the back-end design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Using third-party fulfillment means losing control of fulfillment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Vendor analysis has the greatest potential for savings for items which have:

Accepted Answer

A)   low cost per unit.
B)   low annual cost-volume.
C)   high cost per unit.
D)   high annual usage.
E)   high annual cost-volume.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Which of the following is not a benefit of RFID?

Accepted Answer

A)   increased productivity
B)   elimination of paperwork
C)   frequent deliveries of smaller shipments
D)   reduction in clerical labor
E)   increased accuracyF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Exam 15: Supply Chain Management

RFID chips: (I) are used to track goods in distribution. (II) are used to track job progress in production. (III) are used to provide special instructions to operators. (IV) can be used in inventory record keeping.

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In e-commerce, the front-end design is significantly more important than the back-end design.

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One of the biggest ethical risks in supply chain management is that the __________ supply chain member tends to be the one that suffers the blame and/or lost goodwill when something goes wrong.

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Using third-party fulfillment means losing control of fulfillment.

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E-commerce refers to the use of electronic technology to facilitate business transactions.

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Our organization can obtain visibility to potential trading partners on the Internet by using:

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One of the major reasons for a company to adopt third-party logistics is to concentrate on one's core business.

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Vendor analysis has the greatest potential for savings for items which have:

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Which of the following is part of the purchasing cycle? (I) Purchasing selects a supplier. (II) Orders from vendors are received. (III) Purchasing receives a requisition.

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In purchasing, one's only ethical obligation is to one's suppliers.

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The materials in the supply chain flow toward the end of the chain, while the information and the dollars move toward the beginning of the chain.

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Which of the following is not a benefit of RFID?

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Information technology is the key to success of global supply chains.

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Scheduling and maintaining equipment are operational decisions.

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Which of the following is not a performance driver?

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Which of the following is not a benefit of centralized purchasing?

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Logistics includes all of these except:

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A factor that makes it desirable for business organizations to actively manage their supply chains is:

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Every business organization is part of at least one supply chain.

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An advantage of decentralized purchasing is the attention given to local needs.

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