Question 1

The grid technique determines the highest cost facility location in an area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

In the short run, the firm's network is _________ while in the long run it is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed, variable 
B)  adoptable, reversible 
C)  variable, reversible 
D)  reversible, fixed 
A)  fixed, variable 
B)  adoptable, reversible 
C)  variable, reversible 
D)  reversible, fixed A

Question 3

Labor-intensive industries place significant emphasis on the availability and cost of labor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which major locational determinant considers locating near the competition?

Accepted Answer

A)  labor climate 
B)  quality of life 
C)  company preference 
D)  supplier networks 
A)  labor climate 
B)  quality of life 
C)  company preference 
D)  supplier networks

Question 5

Define and discuss the Grid Technique, including its advantages and disadvantages.

Accepted Answer

The grid technique is a simplistic, but

Question 6

The grid technique

Accepted Answer

A)  is a variation of SAILS. 
B)  assumes that the raw materials sources and finished goods markets are fixed. 
C)  assumes that the raw materials sources and finished goods markets are variable. 
D)  assumes non-linear transportation rates. 
A)  is a variation of SAILS. 
B)  assumes that the raw materials sources and finished goods markets are fixed. 
C)  assumes that the raw materials sources and finished goods markets are variable. 
D)  assumes non-linear transportation rates.

Question 7

Facilities may sometimes be located where senior officers prefer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which is an advantage of the grid technique for facility location?

Accepted Answer

A)  it establishes the final determination of the best site 
B)  computationally, it is relatively easy to use 
C)  it is a dynamic approach with solutions remaining optimum over many time periods 
D)  it considers topographic conditions in choosing the optimum location 
A)  it establishes the final determination of the best site 
B)  computationally, it is relatively easy to use 
C)  it is a dynamic approach with solutions remaining optimum over many time periods 
D)  it considers topographic conditions in choosing the optimum location

Question 9

What are simulation models and how are they used to assist with determination of facility locations?

Accepted Answer

Simulation is defined as "the process of

Question 10

Heuristic models

Accepted Answer

A)  provide an optimum solution. 
B)  are able to accommodate broad problem definitions. 
C)  have fallen from use because of SAILS. 
D)  are typically "seat of the pants" solutions. 
A)  provide an optimum solution. 
B)  are able to accommodate broad problem definitions. 
C)  have fallen from use because of SAILS. 
D)  are typically "seat of the pants" solutions.

Question 11

The logistics/supply chain network transformation team

Accepted Answer

A)  must be aware of the firm's overall business and corporate strategies and the supply chain in which it participates. 
B)  will not consider the potential involvement of third-party logistics suppliers as part of their responsibilities. 
C)  includes workers from divisional levels only. 
D)  should not include outside consultants. 
A)  must be aware of the firm's overall business and corporate strategies and the supply chain in which it participates. 
B)  will not consider the potential involvement of third-party logistics suppliers as part of their responsibilities. 
C)  includes workers from divisional levels only. 
D)  should not include outside consultants.

Question 12

The classic objective of a network design model has been

Accepted Answer

A)  to establish the number, location, and size of finished goods distribution centers and associated product flows. 
B)  to find the best location for a forward facing warehouse. 
C)  to examine the finished goods flow from the warehouse to the customer. 
D)  to measure and control site locations. 
A)  to establish the number, location, and size of finished goods distribution centers and associated product flows. 
B)  to find the best location for a forward facing warehouse. 
C)  to examine the finished goods flow from the warehouse to the customer. 
D)  to measure and control site locations.

Question 13

Logistics facilities and their locations are relatively variable and easily modified in the short term.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The efficiency and effectiveness of a logistics/supply chain operation are constrained by the location of plants and warehouses in its overall network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Briefly describe the six major steps that are recommended for a logistics network design process.

Accepted Answer

Step 1: Define the Logistics/Supply Chai

Question 16

Which is true regarding optimization models?

Accepted Answer

A)  Optimization models are based on precise mathematical procedures that are guaranteed to find the "best" solution for the problem under evaluation. 
B)  Optimization models are able to accommodate broad problem definitions, rather than provide an optimum solution. 
C)  The Grid Technique is a powerful optimization model. 
D)  Optimization models will guarantee increased profits. 
A)  Optimization models are based on precise mathematical procedures that are guaranteed to find the "best" solution for the problem under evaluation. 
B)  Optimization models are able to accommodate broad problem definitions, rather than provide an optimum solution. 
C)  The Grid Technique is a powerful optimization model. 
D)  Optimization models will guarantee increased profits.

Question 17

In a commercial zone, the same transportation rate is applied from an origin to any point in the zone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Simulation models

Accepted Answer

A)  guarantee optimum solutions. 
B)  generate SAILS reports. 
C)  search directly for the best warehouse configuration 
D)  allow the decision maker to test the effects of alternative locations. 
A)  guarantee optimum solutions. 
B)  generate SAILS reports. 
C)  search directly for the best warehouse configuration 
D)  allow the decision maker to test the effects of alternative locations.

Question 19

The optimization model is based on

Accepted Answer

A)  precise mathematical procedures. 
B)  sampling experiments. 
C)  broad problem definitions. 
D)  rule of thumb approaches. 
A)  precise mathematical procedures. 
B)  sampling experiments. 
C)  broad problem definitions. 
D)  rule of thumb approaches.

Question 20

Application of the grid technique to the location of a city warehouse

Accepted Answer

A)  is no different from applying it in any other situation. 
B)  incorporates a blanket rate structure that applies the same rate from an origin to any point within the city or commercial zone. 
C)  considers the costs of moving raw materials into the facility, and moving finished goods to the customers. 
D)  accounts for information like highway access and facility availability within the grid coordinates. 
A)  is no different from applying it in any other situation. 
B)  incorporates a blanket rate structure that applies the same rate from an origin to any point within the city or commercial zone. 
C)  considers the costs of moving raw materials into the facility, and moving finished goods to the customers. 
D)  accounts for information like highway access and facility availability within the grid coordinates.

The grid technique determines the highest cost facility location in an area.

In the short run, the firm's network is _ while in the long run it is .

Labor-intensive industries place significant emphasis on the availability and cost of labor.

Which major locational determinant considers locating near the competition?

Define and discuss the Grid Technique, including its advantages and disadvantages.

The grid technique

Facilities may sometimes be located where senior officers prefer.

Which is an advantage of the grid technique for facility location?

What are simulation models and how are they used to assist with determination of facility locations?

Heuristic models

The logistics/supply chain network transformation team

The classic objective of a network design model has been

Logistics facilities and their locations are relatively variable and easily modified in the short term.

The efficiency and effectiveness of a logistics/supply chain operation are constrained by the location of plants and warehouses in its overall network.

Briefly describe the six major steps that are recommended for a logistics network design process.

Which is true regarding optimization models?

In a commercial zone, the same transportation rate is applied from an origin to any point in the zone.

Simulation models

The optimization model is based on

Application of the grid technique to the location of a city warehouse

Supply Chain Management: an Overview

Role of Logistics in Supply Chains

Global Dimensions of Supply Chains

Supply Chain Relationships

Supply Chain Performance Measurement and Financial Analysis

Supply Chain Technology-Managing Information Flows

Demand Management

Order Management and Customer Service

Managing Inventory in the Supply Chain

Transportation-Managing the Flow of the Supply Chain

Distribution-Managing Fulfillment Operations

Sourcing Materials and Services

Operations-Producing Goods and Services

Supply Chain Sustainability

Strategic Challenges and Change for Supply Chains

Filters

Exam 12: Supply Chain Network Analysis and Design

The grid technique determines the highest cost facility location in an area.

In the short run, the firm's network is _________ while in the long run it is ________.

Labor-intensive industries place significant emphasis on the availability and cost of labor.

Which major locational determinant considers locating near the competition?

Define and discuss the Grid Technique, including its advantages and disadvantages.

The grid technique

Facilities may sometimes be located where senior officers prefer.

Which is an advantage of the grid technique for facility location?

What are simulation models and how are they used to assist with determination of facility locations?

Heuristic models

The logistics/supply chain network transformation team

The classic objective of a network design model has been

Logistics facilities and their locations are relatively variable and easily modified in the short term.

The efficiency and effectiveness of a logistics/supply chain operation are constrained by the location of plants and warehouses in its overall network.

Briefly describe the six major steps that are recommended for a logistics network design process.

Which is true regarding optimization models?

In a commercial zone, the same transportation rate is applied from an origin to any point in the zone.

Simulation models

The optimization model is based on

Application of the grid technique to the location of a city warehouse

Supply Chain Management: an Overview

Role of Logistics in Supply Chains

Global Dimensions of Supply Chains

Supply Chain Relationships

Supply Chain Performance Measurement and Financial Analysis

Supply Chain Technology-Managing Information Flows

Demand Management

Order Management and Customer Service

Managing Inventory in the Supply Chain

Transportation-Managing the Flow of the Supply Chain

Distribution-Managing Fulfillment Operations

Sourcing Materials and Services

Operations-Producing Goods and Services

Supply Chain Sustainability

Strategic Challenges and Change for Supply Chains

Filters

In the short run, the firm's network is _ while in the long run it is .