Type:
Solution Manual
Resource:
Supply Chain Logistics Management
Edition:
5th Edition
Author(s):
Donald Bowersox David Closs M. Bixby Cooper
Student name:__________ 1)
A unique feature of integrated logistics is:
A) B) C) D)
2)
The newness of the concept Its fundamental similar to military operations Complexity and scope of operations The fact that it employees many people.
What is the primary reason that responsiveness has decreased over the past two decades:
A) Improvement in Federal Highways B) Better Sea Ports C) Development of Double Stack Containers D) Information Technology
3)
A Supply Chain is best described by which of the following:
A) B) C) D)
4)
A group of cooperative carriers A group of collaborative companies A formal association of competitive companies Two firms who create a strategic alliance
Which of the following best describes an integrative supply chain process:
A) B) C) D)
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Something that links together independent parts A concept that identifies independent parts A conglomeration of functions The link of critical parts of a supply chain
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The concept of postponement:
A) Involves two organizations working together to delay delivery B) Involves strategic delay of the delivery C) Seeks to reduce the risk of delivery D) Seeks to reduce the risk of anticipation
6)
Collaboration is the act of:
A) B) C) D)
7)
An integrated service supplier (ISP) seeks to:
A) B) C) D)
8)
Sharing secret information Working with competitors Integrating components of a supply chain Legal in selected supply chain arrangements
Provide critical operational functionality in a supply chain Specializes in providing a specialized service Bring together two otherwise separate functions None of the above
The lowest total process cost is:
A) B) C) D)
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Always the sum of the lowest cost for each involved function isalways the lowest cost for each involved function may be the lowest cost for each involved function a product of careful cost integration
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9)
The Anticipatory Business Model is best described by which statement:
A) Driven by forecast B) Driven by information technology C) Builds on the principles of time-based competition D) Is a low risk strategy
10)
The internet has increased business-to-business connectivity ⊚ ⊚
true false
11) Supply Chain Management promotes a network of highly efficient interdependent businesses ⊚ ⊚
12)
There are eight critical supply chain processes ⊚ ⊚
13)
true false
Collaboration is a fundamental part of Supply Chain Management ⊚ ⊚
14)
true false
true false
A third party service supplier is also a public warehouse
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15)
Process specialization involves the same concepts as vertical integration ⊚ ⊚
16)
true false
Enterprise extension is a diversification strategy ⊚ ⊚
19)
true false
Increased operational responsiveness is directly related to information technology ⊚ ⊚
18)
true false
The principle of postponement is new to the discipline of logistics ⊚ ⊚
17)
true false
true false
Vertical integration and supply chain extension are essentially the same concepts ⊚ ⊚
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true false
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Answer Key Test name: Chapter 01 - Sample Test Bank 1) C 2) D 3) B 4) D 5) D 6) C 7) A 8) C 9) A 10) FALSE 11) TRUE 12) TRUE 13) TRUE 14) FALSE 15) FALSE 16) FALSE 17) TRUE 18) FALSE 19) FALSE
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Student name:__________ 1)
Transaction systems are characterized by all of the following EXCEPT
A) B) C) D)
2)
Formalized rules, procedures, and standardized communications A low volume of transactions A large volume of transactions An operational, day-to-day focus
The foundation of the Supply Chain Information Functionality pyramid is
A) Formalized rules, procedures, and standardized communications B) Complex strategic planning C) A strong transaction system D) Informed decision analyses
3)
Most SCIS development and implementation is now focused on
A) B) C) D)
4)
Formalized rules, procedures, and standardized communications A low volume of transactions A large volume of transactions Enhanced supply chain system integration and improved decision-making
____ is sometimes also referred to as a "data warehouse".
A) B) C) D)
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ERP An integrated corporatewide database A legacy system The general ledger
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