Question 1

____ is/are a major barrier to the effective use of information technology.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cost 
B)  People 
C)  Effective applications 
D)  Management support 
A)  Cost 
B)  People 
C)  Effective applications 
D)  Management support

Question 2

What are the key requirements of an SCIS system?

Accepted Answer

By themselves,software and other SCIS co

Question 3

What are supply chain execution tools and suites?

Accepted Answer

Supply chain execution tools and suites

Question 4

Define and discuss RFID as it affects supply chain technology.

Accepted Answer

While the technology used in RFID has be

Question 5

Software applications are now available over the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is XML? Describe some of its benefits.

Accepted Answer

XML is a robust,logically verifiable tex

Question 7

What is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)software?

Accepted Answer

ERP systems are multimodule application

Question 8

SCIS software planning is relatively straightforward as the choices have been simplified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Spreadsheets and database programs no longer have a place in SCIS as the new programs have supplanted them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

People are not usually the problem when it comes to improving supply chain visibility and performance problems; rather it is technological capabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

"It has been said that information is the lifeline of business,driving effective decisions and action.Quality of information is less and less important,given advances in technology."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Information must be real time,not just current.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The term supply chain information system (SCIS)is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  software that manages the supply chain. 
B)  technology that has enhanced the ability of companies to pay more attention to customers. 
C)  information systems that automate the flow of information between a firm and its suppliers. 
D)  process management software that may or may not use ASP applications. 
A)  software that manages the supply chain. 
B)  technology that has enhanced the ability of companies to pay more attention to customers. 
C)  information systems that automate the flow of information between a firm and its suppliers. 
D)  process management software that may or may not use ASP applications.

Question 14

Organizations are putting less emphasis on information technology to help them become more competitive,innovative,and adaptive,relying more on supply chain innovations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The term supply chain information system (SCIS)is well defined and commonly understood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the below is not part of the 7 Rs?

Accepted Answer

A)  information 
B)  cost 
C)  SCIS 
D)  place 
A)  information 
B)  cost 
C)  SCIS 
D)  place

____ is/are a major barrier to the effective use of information technology.

What are the key requirements of an SCIS system?

What are supply chain execution tools and suites?

Define and discuss RFID as it affects supply chain technology.

Software applications are now available over the Internet.

What is XML? Describe some of its benefits.

What is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)software?

SCIS software planning is relatively straightforward as the choices have been simplified.

Spreadsheets and database programs no longer have a place in SCIS as the new programs have supplanted them.

People are not usually the problem when it comes to improving supply chain visibility and performance problems; rather it is technological capabilities.

"It has been said that information is the lifeline of business,driving effective decisions and action.Quality of information is less and less important,given advances in technology."

Information must be real time,not just current.

The term supply chain information system (SCIS)is defined as

Organizations are putting less emphasis on information technology to help them become more competitive,innovative,and adaptive,relying more on supply chain innovations.

The term supply chain information system (SCIS)is well defined and commonly understood.

Which of the below is not part of the 7 Rs?

Supply Chain Management: An Overview

Role of Logistics in Supply Chains

Global Supply Chains

Supply Chain Relationships

Supply Chain Performance Measurement and Financial Analysis

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

Supply Chain Network Analysis and Design

Sourcing Materials and Services

Operations Producing Goods and Services

Managing Reverse Flows in the Supply Chain

Strategic Challenges and Change for Supply Chains

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Exam 6: Supply Chain Technology Managing Information Flows

____ is/are a major barrier to the effective use of information technology.

What are the key requirements of an SCIS system?

What are supply chain execution tools and suites?

Define and discuss RFID as it affects supply chain technology.

Software applications are now available over the Internet.

What is XML? Describe some of its benefits.

What is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)software?

SCIS software planning is relatively straightforward as the choices have been simplified.

Spreadsheets and database programs no longer have a place in SCIS as the new programs have supplanted them.

People are not usually the problem when it comes to improving supply chain visibility and performance problems; rather it is technological capabilities.

"It has been said that information is the lifeline of business,driving effective decisions and action.Quality of information is less and less important,given advances in technology."

Information must be real time,not just current.

The term supply chain information system (SCIS)is defined as

Organizations are putting less emphasis on information technology to help them become more competitive,innovative,and adaptive,relying more on supply chain innovations.

The term supply chain information system (SCIS)is well defined and commonly understood.

Which of the below is not part of the 7 Rs?

Supply Chain Management: An Overview

Role of Logistics in Supply Chains

Global Supply Chains

Supply Chain Relationships

Supply Chain Performance Measurement and Financial Analysis

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

Supply Chain Network Analysis and Design

Sourcing Materials and Services

Operations Producing Goods and Services

Managing Reverse Flows in the Supply Chain

Strategic Challenges and Change for Supply Chains

Filters