The goal of supply chain management is to synchronize supply and demand of all of the organizations that are part of the chain... Starting with the final customer and moving backward thr
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9. The goal of supply chain management is to synchronize supply and demand of all of the organizations that are part of the chain.
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26. Starting with the final customer and moving backward through the supply chain, batch sizes and the level ofsafety stock tend to decrease.
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41. Vendor analysis is the process that evaluates the source of supply in terms of price, quality, reputation, and service.
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45. Some firms have structured their procurement function to include both centralized and decentralized purchasing.
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46. Creating an effective supply chain requires linking the marketing, distribution, and supplier channels. True False
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51. The purchasing cycle ends when the purchasing department is notified that the supplier has shipped the items.
Trang 1489. A given inventory item has a peryear holding cost of $500. One method of shipping this item is three days faster than the other, but it is $2.50 more per unit. Using the slower method would be more expensive overall than using the faster method.
Trang 164. Using thirdparty logistics involves using your organization's logistics function to ship to customers that aren't officially part of the supply chain.
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Supply chain visibility has to do with making sure that current trading partners have access to needed data in real time
Trang 1913. One of the major reasons for a company to adopt thirdparty logistics is to concentrate on one's core business.
Trang 2016. Disintermediation refers to the phenomenon that the traditional retailer or service provider is reduced or eliminated in a supply chain.
Trang 2119. Forming strategic partnerships is beneficial for two or more business organizations that have the same products or services.
Trang 2325. Bullwhip effect refers to a phenomenon that demand variations that exist at the customer end of the supply chain are magnified as orders are generated back through the supply chain.
Trang 2737. Price is the primary determining factor in choosing a vendor since most products are essentially the same. FALSE
Trang 2840. The importance of purchasing is the cost of goods purchased, the quality of goods and services, and the timing of deliveries of goods or services.
Trang 3046. Creating an effective supply chain requires linking the marketing, distribution, and supplier channels. TRUE
Trang 4073. Examination of the sources of supply for purchased parts or materials in order to improve performance is called:
Trang 4483. Last quarter, a retailer sold 8,000 tshirts, 7,000 of which were sold directly from onhand inventory. This retailer's was 88%.
Trang 4689. A given inventory item has a peryear holding cost of $500. One method of shipping this item is three days faster than the other, but it is $2.50 more per unit. Using the slower method would be more