Question 1

Fill in the Blank(s)
-SC managers often describe their logistics system as a________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fill in the Blank(s)
-SC managers often describe...

Question 2

Until the essential first steps of_________ are well underway, managers are not likely to have the time or the focus needed to tame the challenges of SC complexity.

Accepted Answer

A)  SC design 
B)  business development 
C)  product development 
D)  consolidation 
A)  SC design 
B)  business development 
C)  product development 
D)  consolidation

Question 3

Managing the number and type of individual items, known as SKUs, that a company must handle to meet customer needs creates headaches for SC managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Fill in the Blank(s)
-Shifts in __________can likewise change operating realities overnight.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fill in the Blank(s)
-Shifts in __________can likewise...

Question 5

On-line bidding events identify potential qualified suppliers from around the world and encourage them to bid for a contract in real time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

To determine the right number of suppliers for each commodity, a systematic supply-base optimization process should be used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The addition of 10 countries to the European Union in 2004 changed consumption patterns as well as production and distribution requirements for companies operating in Europe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Rigorous optimization almost always leads to a change in the composition of the supply base.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Unique or sophisticated products like car engines are usually sourced from a small number of suppliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Building _________ relationships is almost impossible when scarce resources are consumed managing a large and unwieldy supply base.

Accepted Answer

A)  collaborative 
B)  long lasting 
C)  marketing 
D)  profitable 
A)  collaborative 
B)  long lasting 
C)  marketing 
D)  profitable

Question 11

Fill in the Blank(s)
-For many years, the standard modus operandi was to use __________for most purchased inputs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fill in the Blank(s)
-For many years, the...

Question 12

Fill in the Blank(s)
-Supply-base__________ is part of an overall sourcing strategy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fill in the Blank(s)
-Supply-base__________ is part of...

Question 13

What can we learn from the few disciplined companies that handle complexity well?

Accepted Answer

We can, however, draw on the success of

Question 14

At GM, over time global fiefdoms emerged, creating redundant _________ and limiting the sharing of ideas and components across product lines.

Accepted Answer

A)  operations 
B)  messages 
C)  leaders 
D)  departments 
A)  operations 
B)  messages 
C)  leaders 
D)  departments

Question 15

What are some of the factors that reduce a company's ability to achieve true optimality?

Accepted Answer

Several factors reduce a company's abili

Question 16

Eliminating unnecessary complexity frees up time and resources so that proactive SC managers can look for opportunities to shift value-added activities among SC members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The greater the desired collaboration with potential suppliers, the more important broad-based participation is from the stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Poor logistics hampers service and destroys profitability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What led to the economic recession in American manufacturing industry in the 1980's?

Accepted Answer

Companies are assessing the quality of c

Question 20

To ensure against supply disruptions and to create leverage to drive costs down, most companies have sourced the same item from multiple suppliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Fill in the Blank(s) -SC managers often describe their logistics system as a________

Until the essential first steps of_________ are well underway, managers are not likely to have the time or the focus needed to tame the challenges of SC complexity.

Managing the number and type of individual items, known as SKUs, that a company must handle to meet customer needs creates headaches for SC managers.

Fill in the Blank(s) -Shifts in __________can likewise change operating realities overnight.

On-line bidding events identify potential qualified suppliers from around the world and encourage them to bid for a contract in real time.

To determine the right number of suppliers for each commodity, a systematic supply-base optimization process should be used.

The addition of 10 countries to the European Union in 2004 changed consumption patterns as well as production and distribution requirements for companies operating in Europe.

Rigorous optimization almost always leads to a change in the composition of the supply base.

Unique or sophisticated products like car engines are usually sourced from a small number of suppliers.

Building _________ relationships is almost impossible when scarce resources are consumed managing a large and unwieldy supply base.

Fill in the Blank(s) -For many years, the standard modus operandi was to use __________for most purchased inputs.

Fill in the Blank(s) -Supply-base__________ is part of an overall sourcing strategy.

What can we learn from the few disciplined companies that handle complexity well?

At GM, over time global fiefdoms emerged, creating redundant _________ and limiting the sharing of ideas and components across product lines.

What are some of the factors that reduce a company's ability to achieve true optimality?

Eliminating unnecessary complexity frees up time and resources so that proactive SC managers can look for opportunities to shift value-added activities among SC members.

The greater the desired collaboration with potential suppliers, the more important broad-based participation is from the stakeholders.

Poor logistics hampers service and destroys profitability.

What led to the economic recession in American manufacturing industry in the 1980's?

To ensure against supply disruptions and to create leverage to drive costs down, most companies have sourced the same item from multiple suppliers.

Supply Chain Management and Competitive Strategy

Customer Fulfillment Strategies

Process Thinking: Scms Foundation

The New Product Development Process: Managing the Idea Infrastructure

The Order Fulfillment Process: Managing the Physical Flow Infrastructure

Scanning and Global Supply Chain Design

Supply Chain Mapping

Supply Chain Cost Management

Core Competencies and Outsourcing

Relationship Management

Information Sharing

Performance Measurement

People Management: Bridge or Barrier to Scm

Collaborative Innovation

Filters

Exam 10: Supply Chain Rationalization and Role Shifting

Fill in the Blank(s) -SC managers often describe their logistics system as a________

Until the essential first steps of_________ are well underway, managers are not likely to have the time or the focus needed to tame the challenges of SC complexity.

Managing the number and type of individual items, known as SKUs, that a company must handle to meet customer needs creates headaches for SC managers.

Fill in the Blank(s) -Shifts in __________can likewise change operating realities overnight.

On-line bidding events identify potential qualified suppliers from around the world and encourage them to bid for a contract in real time.

To determine the right number of suppliers for each commodity, a systematic supply-base optimization process should be used.

The addition of 10 countries to the European Union in 2004 changed consumption patterns as well as production and distribution requirements for companies operating in Europe.

Rigorous optimization almost always leads to a change in the composition of the supply base.

Unique or sophisticated products like car engines are usually sourced from a small number of suppliers.

Building _________ relationships is almost impossible when scarce resources are consumed managing a large and unwieldy supply base.

Fill in the Blank(s) -For many years, the standard modus operandi was to use __________for most purchased inputs.

Fill in the Blank(s) -Supply-base__________ is part of an overall sourcing strategy.

What can we learn from the few disciplined companies that handle complexity well?

At GM, over time global fiefdoms emerged, creating redundant _________ and limiting the sharing of ideas and components across product lines.

What are some of the factors that reduce a company's ability to achieve true optimality?

Eliminating unnecessary complexity frees up time and resources so that proactive SC managers can look for opportunities to shift value-added activities among SC members.

The greater the desired collaboration with potential suppliers, the more important broad-based participation is from the stakeholders.

Poor logistics hampers service and destroys profitability.

What led to the economic recession in American manufacturing industry in the 1980's?

To ensure against supply disruptions and to create leverage to drive costs down, most companies have sourced the same item from multiple suppliers.

Supply Chain Management and Competitive Strategy

Customer Fulfillment Strategies

Process Thinking: Scms Foundation

The New Product Development Process: Managing the Idea Infrastructure

The Order Fulfillment Process: Managing the Physical Flow Infrastructure

Scanning and Global Supply Chain Design

Supply Chain Mapping

Supply Chain Cost Management

Core Competencies and Outsourcing

Relationship Management

Information Sharing

Performance Measurement

People Management: Bridge or Barrier to Scm

Collaborative Innovation

Filters