Question 1

Some firms have structured their procurement function to include both centralized and decentralized purchasing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

Using third-party logistics involves using your organization's logistics function to ship to customers that are not officially part of the supply chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following would not usually be a main factor in selecting a vendor?

Accepted Answer

A)  location
B)  price
C)  quality
D)  inventory turnover
E)  vendor servicesF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Vendor analysis is the examination of the _________ of purchased materials.

Accepted Answer

A)  function
B)  source
C)  quality
D)  cycle
E)  quantityF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Examination of the sources of supply for purchased parts or materials in order to improve performance is called

Accepted Answer

A)  vendor analysis.
B)  value analysis.
C)  negotiated purchasing.
D)  reverse engineering.
E)  disintegration.F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

Outsourcing logistics gives a company less flexibility because it forces them to focus more on core businesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Small changes in consumer demand can result in large variations in orders placed because of the

Accepted Answer

A)  supply chain.
B)  safety stock requirement.
C)  lead time effect.
D)  bullwhip effect.
E)  FCFS scheduling.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Global supply chains make purchasing easier because there are more options.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Disintermediation occurs when the traditional retailer or service provider is reduced or eliminated in a supply chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Exam 15: Supply Chain Management

Which of the following is not a benefit of RFID?

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Global supply chains make purchasing easier because there are more options.

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Examination of the sources of supply for purchased parts or materials in order to improve performance is called

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Disintermediation occurs when the traditional retailer or service provider is reduced or eliminated in a supply chain.

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Which of the following would not usually be a main factor in selecting a vendor?

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Some firms have structured their procurement function to include both centralized and decentralized purchasing.

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Vendor analysis is the examination of the _________ of purchased materials.

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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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Outsourcing logistics gives a company less flexibility because it forces them to focus more on core businesses.

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Small changes in consumer demand can result in large variations in orders placed because of the

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Using third-party logistics involves using your organization's logistics function to ship to customers that are not officially part of the supply chain.

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Exam 15: Supply Chain Management

Which of the following is not a benefit of RFID?

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Global supply chains make purchasing easier because there are more options.

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Examination of the sources of supply for purchased parts or materials in order to improve performance is called

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Disintermediation occurs when the traditional retailer or service provider is reduced or eliminated in a supply chain.

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Which of the following would not usually be a main factor in selecting a vendor?

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Some firms have structured their procurement function to include both centralized and decentralized purchasing.

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Vendor analysis is the examination of the _________ of purchased materials.

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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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Outsourcing logistics gives a company less flexibility because it forces them to focus more on core businesses.

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Small changes in consumer demand can result in large variations in orders placed because of the

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Using third-party logistics involves using your organization's logistics function to ship to customers that are not officially part of the supply chain.

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