Question 1

Information technology is a key to integrating operations across global supply chains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Forming strategic partnerships is beneficial for two or more business organizations that have the same products or services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Real-time information about product movement on store shelves could benefit from the use of:

Accepted Answer

A)   batch processing.
B)   economic order quantities.
C)   statistical process control.
D)   radio frequency identification tags.
E)   infrared remote scanners.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

The purchasing cycle begins with:

Accepted Answer

A)   selecting a supplier.
B)   placing an order.
C)   evaluating potential vendors.
D)   conducting a value analysis.
E)   receiving a requisition.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Which of the following, while desirable from some perspectives, might actually increase the risk of supply chain disruptions?
(I)  fewer supply chain partners
(II)  a shorter supply chain
(III)  greater supply chain visibility

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)   C2C websites.
B)   B2C enablers.
C)   B2B exchanges.
D)   C2B marketplaces.
E)   2BC commerce.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Exam 21: Supply Chain Management

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, while desirable from some perspectives, might actually increase the risk of supply chain disruptions? (I) fewer supply chain partners (II) a shorter supply chain (III) greater supply chain visibility

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Information technology is a key to integrating operations across global supply chains.

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The purchasing cycle begins with:

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Forming strategic partnerships is beneficial for two or more business organizations that have the same products or services.

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Real-time information about product movement on store shelves could benefit from the use of:

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

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Exam 21: Supply Chain Management

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, while desirable from some perspectives, might actually increase the risk of supply chain disruptions? (I) fewer supply chain partners (II) a shorter supply chain (III) greater supply chain visibility

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Information technology is a key to integrating operations across global supply chains.

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The purchasing cycle begins with:

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Forming strategic partnerships is beneficial for two or more business organizations that have the same products or services.

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Real-time information about product movement on store shelves could benefit from the use of:

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

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